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Coincidence Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Past Simple/ Past Continuous

Could you tell me please if this sentence is acceptable:
Did you hear the phone when I called?

I think only this sentence is acceptable:
Did you hear the phone when I was calling?

Thank you for your help.
Kind regards.
  

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Coincidence I think only this sentence is acceptable No. They're both OK. In fact, I prefer the first one ( when I called ).

  • Coincidence I think only this sentence is acceptable No.
  • They're both OK.
  • In fact, I prefer the first one ( when I called ).
  • CJ
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CoincidenceI think only this sentence is acceptable
No. They're both OK. In fact, I prefer the first one (when I called).

CJ
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The first one seems more natural. I'm not sure whether "called" means "telephoned" or "shouted to summon you" though.
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Thank you.
I meant "telephoned' in this sentence.

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