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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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past perfect instead of past simple?

0 Is it correct if I start talking about something using past perfect, like this:02br
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00'My friend had twisted his ankle three months ago and .... ' 02br
00and than add some details about how he's feeling in the present.02br
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00Can I say that or is it a mistake and I should say 'My friend twisted his ankle ... '02br
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00Thanks in advance0-
  

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0Hi,02br 02br 00Yes, it's OK to say it that way. It's not a mistake. 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-

— Clive

  • 0Hi,02br 02br 00Yes, it's OK to say it that way.
  • It's not a mistake.
  • 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Hi,02br
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00Yes, it's OK to say it that way. It's not a mistake. You are just setting the scene, like a flashback in a movie.02br
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00Best wishes, Clive0-
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