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Believer Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Past perfect passive

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0 The verb form is correct. Some might word it, "had been given women's names" -- your structure could imply a specific woman in mind for each hurricane.02br
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When do you use the past passive, and when the past perfect passive?

I don't understand the difference?
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Hi,

Let's consider active voice for a moment, because it's simpler.

Do you know the difference between the following tenses?

They gave the hurricane a woman's name.

They have given the hurricane a woman's name.

They had given the hurricane a woman's name.

Best wishes, Clive
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