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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Linguistics Studies

past perfect / past simple

Hi,

Which is correct ?

Lucy HAD FINISHED / FINISHED her homework before she went out.

Thank you !
  

Top answer

Both are possible.

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  • Both are possible.
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If both are possible, that means there is no reason for Past Perfect at all.
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rinoceronteIf both are possible, that means there is no reason for Past Perfect at all.
In that particular sentence it is not essential.
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Could you please, give an example when it is essential? Thank you.
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Lucy finished her homework when she went out.
Lucy had finished her homework when she when out.

Each verb form is essential for the intended meanings here.
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What makes Past Perfect essential in your second sentence? What's its intended meaning?
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Why don't you try to suggest the different meanings of the two, and we'll check your effort, rinoceronte?-
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I'm not saying it has different meanings. I just want you to exlplain why you use Past Perfect here. What function does it perform in your sentence? Thank you.
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Do you see no difference in meaning?
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Do you want me to answer my own question? Emotion: smile I will do it, but I want to hear your answer. What function does Past Perfect perform in
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