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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Present or Past?

Hi teachers,

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

These roads are dangerous for her because she hasn't driven in traffic before.

These roads are dangerous for her because she hadn't driven in traffic before.

I think both sentences are correct. What do you think? I need a brief explanation. Thank you.
  

Top answer

Anonymous I think both sentences are correct. Yes. Anonymous I need a brief explanation.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous I think both sentences are correct.
  • Yes.
  • Anonymous I need a brief explanation.
  • Look up 'present perfect' and 'past perfect'.
  • The use in your sentences is typical.
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AnonymousI think both sentences are correct.
Yes.
AnonymousI need a brief explanation.
Look up 'present perfect' and 'past perfect'. The use in your sentences is typical.
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This was a multiple choice test question. I think it is a bad question. Thank you.
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I find it difficult to think of a natural context for the second.
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These roads are dangerous for her, because she hadn't driven in traffic before she had that accident.
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Well, it apparently works for you. It seems rather stretched to me.
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fivejedjonIt seems rather stretched to me.
I too sense some elongation.

CJ
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CalifJimsome elongation.
You guys are su-u-ch sticklers!
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Mister MicawberThese roads are dangerous for her, because she hadn't driven in traffic before she had that accident.
Sorry, but that sentence jars with me. I can't see how the roads are dangerous for her now because of something leading up to a past event.
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fivejedjon I can't see how the roads are dangerous for her now because of something leading up to a past event.
To me, it states a recognition of a condition, that is all, a sort of minor epiphany. Would you like more drama?

These roads are dangerous for her—she hadn't driven in traffic before she had that accident!
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