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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Perfect gerund or gerund
Is the perfect aspect necessary, or is it obvious his being hit was before his not getting mad?
In spite of being hit by Tom , Sam didn't get mad.
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In spite of having been hit by Tom , Sam didn't get mad
Ta
In spite of being hit by Tom , Sam didn't get mad.
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In spite of having been hit by Tom , Sam didn't get mad
Ta
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Hi, No, not obvious. Say it the latter way. Clive
- Hi, No, not obvious.
- Say it the latter way.
- Clive
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CliveHi,
No, not obvious.
Say it the latter way.
Clive
Is the first incorrect?
Does it have the same meaning, just less clear?
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Hi,
It's often said to mean the same thing. But to me, it sounds like the two things are happening at the same time.
Clive
It's often said to mean the same thing. But to me, it sounds like the two things are happening at the same time.
Clive
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