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Tamguatlay Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Synthesis

Tom was delighted. He had won the race.

Much to Tom's delight, he won/ had won the race.

Should I use "won" or "had won"?

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tamguatlay Should I use "won" or "had won"? Since you are given past perfect in the original, you should keep it, but I don't think you really need it.

— Mister Micawber

  • tamguatlay Should I use "won" or "had won"?
  • Since you are given past perfect in the original, you should keep it, but I don't think you really need it.
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tamguatlayShould I use "won" or "had won"?
Since you are given past perfect in the original, you should keep it, but I don't think you really need it.
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Thanks, MM.

Can I conclude I can use either verb?
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tamguatlayCan I conclude I can use either verb?
It depends on what your teacher expects from the exercise.
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