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Ярослав Суслов Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Past perfect or past simple
Hello! I know it would be correct to say:
- His grandmother had been ill for 5 years before she died.
But is there anything wrong with the following sentence:
- His grandmother was ill for 5 years before she died.
I mean consequence of events is still quite clear due to using of "before". Am I right?
Top answer
Yes, you're right. It's very common to use Simple Past when the sequence is clear.
- Yes, you're right.
- It's very common to use Simple Past when the sequence is clear.
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Yes, you're right.
It's very common to use Simple Past when the sequence is clear.
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