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Karen15 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Never did / had never did

Hello,

Which of the following sentences are correct?

1. He never replied to my letter.
2. He had never replied to my letter.
3. He has never replied to my letter.

Thanks.

  

Top answer

All are correct, but with different meanings. Have you studied the Perfect tenses yet?

— Clive

  • All are correct, but with different meanings.
  • Have you studied the Perfect tenses yet?
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All are correct, but with different meanings. Have you studied the Perfect tenses yet?

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Karen151. He never replied to my letter.

You do not expect a reply.

Karen152. He had never replied to my letter.

It requires some past time context. e.g.

Two years ago, I wrote him a letter about a trip. We could go together to Australia. I waited for three months and finally made my own arrangements since

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