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Lucas21c Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Tense
Could you confirm whether both of the following sentences are okay? If so, what is the difference between them?
1. It was quiet after the dust settled.
2. It was quiet after the dust had settled.
1. It was quiet after the dust settled.
2. It was quiet after the dust had settled.
Top answer
Both are correct. The word 'after' makes the sequence clear, so Simple Past is often used. #2 emphasizes the sequence of events more.
- Both are correct.
- The word 'after' makes the sequence clear, so Simple Past is often used.
- #2 emphasizes the sequence of events more.
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Both are correct.
The word 'after' makes the sequence clear, so Simple Past is often used.
#2 emphasizes the sequence of events more.
The word 'after' makes the sequence clear, so Simple Past is often used.
#2 emphasizes the sequence of events more.
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