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Lucas21c Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

'said' vs 'had said'

Could you tell me which one is right and natural between 'said' and 'had said' in the following sentence?

I couldn't understand what he [said/had said] to me.
  

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If the interval between "he said" and "I couldn't understand" is long then the past perfect may be justified. Otherwise use the simple past.

— GPY

  • If the interval between "he said" and "I couldn't understand" is long then the past perfect may be justified.
  • Otherwise use the simple past.
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If the interval between "he said" and "I couldn't understand" is long then the past perfect may be justified. Otherwise use the simple past.
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