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Fuchsia Posted 6 years ago
Grammar
Simple past vs past perfect
a) When the guests departed, she lingered a little while.
b) When the guests had departed, she lingered a little while.
Could I trouble you to tell me whether there exists any difference of meaning or nuance between a) and b)? Thanks in advance!
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fuchsia any difference of meaning or nuance between a) and b) No. There are many situations where we use either of those tenses without intending any difference in meaning. CJ
- fuchsia any difference of meaning or nuance between a) and b) No.
- There are many situations where we use either of those tenses without intending any difference in meaning.
- CJ
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fuchsiaany difference of meaning or nuance between a) and b)
No. There are many situations where we use either of those tenses without intending any difference in meaning.
CJ
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