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Tenacious Learner Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

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Hi teachers,
Context:
Before Mary run home, she hit Peter in the face.
What did Mary do previous to ran home?
She hit Peter's face.

Thanks in advance.
  

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Context: Before Mary run home, she hit Peter in the face. What did Mary do previous to ran home? She hit Peter's face.

— Clive

  • Context: Before Mary run home, she hit Peter in the face.
  • What did Mary do previous to ran home?
  • She hit Peter's face.
  • Context: Before Mary ran home, she hit Peter in the face.
  • What did Mary do before running home?
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Context:
Before Mary run home, she hit Peter in the face.
What did Mary do previous to ran home?
She hit Peter's face.

Context:
Before Mary ran home, she hit Peter in the face.
What did Mary do before runn
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CliveBefore Mary ran home, she hit Peter in the face.
Hi Clive,
Of course it is 'ran'!
CliveWhat did Mary do before running home?
One question:
Do we use 'After/before + gerund' if there is no subject in between?
CliveShe hit Peter's face. or in the face
Thanks!

TL
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Yes.
The syntax shows 'Mary' is the subject.
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CliveThe syntax shows 'Mary' is the subject.
Hi Clive,
Thanks for this one too.

TL
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