Past tense/repetitive activities
Hi,
We went to the theater and had fun. We also went to the mall and did some shopping. (1)
We would go to the theater and have fun. We would also go to the mall do some shopping.(2)
Both (1) and (2) are past tense. But (2) is used to describe repetitive activities in the past tense, is that it? Just checking.
Thanks so much.
Top answer
Yes, but #1 is what is commonly used. #2 is very rarely used, at least in my experience. Clive
- Yes, but #1 is what is commonly used.
- #2 is very rarely used, at least in my experience.
- Clive
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Yes, but #1 is what is commonly used.
#2 is very rarely used, at least in my experience.
Clive
0anonymousBoth (1) and (2) are past tense.
No. (2) is a modal construction, not the past tense.
I think you mean both are used to represent past time.
anonymous(2) is used to describe repetitive activities in the past tense
I'd say 'habitual actions in past time'. It's typical to say in which time per
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