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Palinkasocsi Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Past Perfect needed?

Dear Forum Users,

Could anyone please tell me whether the Past Perfect is needed in the following sentence:

"What absolutely beautiful weather" (said on a stormy day for which the forecaster had promised sunshine) is ironic.

Thank you.

Pal
  

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The forecaster had promised sunshine before the stormy day, so the tense is fine. CB

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  • The forecaster had promised sunshine before the stormy day, so the tense is fine.
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The forecaster had promised sunshine before the stormy day, so the tense is fine.

CB
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How about the Present Perfect here?

Pal
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PalinkasocsiHow about the Present Perfect here?
Some might use it. I wouldn't.

CB
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