Proper way of using "at a very young age"
(1) Julie, a 35-year-old pianist, started learning to play the piano at a very young age. She is now one of best in the country.
(2) When Mark performed his first play at a very young age, he was very nervous on stage.
My non-native English speaking friends think sentences are okay with "at a very young age". However, the verb tense for "started" doesn't sound quite right; it should be "had started". I don't agree with them on that.
Do you think I'm using "at a very young age" correctly in both examples? Many thanks for your time and help.
Top answer
Your sentences are fine just as you have written them. You don't need to change anything. 'started' is fine as you have it, as are your uses of 'at a very young age'.
- Your sentences are fine just as you have written them.
- You don't need to change anything.
- 'started' is fine as you have it, as are your uses of 'at a very young age'.
- CJ
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Your sentences are fine just as you have written them. You don't need to change anything.
'started' is fine as you have it, as are your uses of 'at a very young age'.
CJ
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