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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Talked vs was talking

I would like to ask you whether both of the sentences are correct.

When I last talked to him, I found out that Lucy was in hospital.
When I was last talking to him, I found out that Lucy was in hospital.
  

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The former seems better to me. Let's wait for native speakers to confirm my answer,though.

— Kane159

  • The former seems better to me.
  • Let's wait for native speakers to confirm my answer,though.
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The former seems better to me. Let's wait for native speakers to confirm my answer,though.
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AnonymousWhen I last talked to him, I found out that Lucy was in hospital.
When I was last talking to him, I found out that Lucy was in hospital.
Both are correct. I prefer the first.

CJ
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Thank you for your help
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