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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.
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.
Top answer
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 acceptableNo. 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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