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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Seem

Hi,

Things had not been what they seemed.

Is this okay in past perfect?

Thank you.
  

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The structure is past perfect, but without further context, it is wrong to use it. Things were not what they seemed.

— Mister Micawber

  • The structure is past perfect, but without further context, it is wrong to use it.
  • Things were not what they seemed.
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The structure is past perfect, but without further context, it is wrong to use it.

Things were not what they seemed.
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Mister MicawberThings were not what they seemed.
Thanks. Are you saying only simple past form is used for this?
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No. Please re-read my previous post.
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