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Harbinger Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

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001) I tried the method you told me, but it happened again.02br
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002) I tried the method you told me, but it happens again.02br
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00Which is correct or both are correct depending on the timing of events?02br
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003) Your participation in this game had added more points to us, and had provided us the opportunity to learn from you.02br
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004) Your participation in this game has added more points to us, and has provided us the opportunity to learn from you.02br
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005) Your participation in this game had added more points to us, and has provided us the opportunity to learn from you.02br
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00Can you help to explain the differences02br
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00 OK02br 02br 002) I tried the method you told me, but it happens again. 00Simple present is not good here, as it suggests a recurring present event and a doubt that that is what you mean. 02br 02br 00Instead of 01b 00added ...

— Clive

  • 00 OK02br 02br 002) I tried the method you told me, but it happens again.
  • 00Simple present is not good here, as it suggests a recurring present event and a doubt that that is what you mean.
  • 02br 02br 00Instead of 01b 00added ...
  • to us, 02b 00say01b 00 added ..
  • 02i 02br 02br 00In #3 and #5, 00I see no reason for the Past Perfect.
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0Hi,02br
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001) I tried the method you told me, but it happened again.00 OK02br
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002) I tried the method you told me, but it happens again. 00Simple present is not good here, as it suggests a recurring present event and a doubt that that is what you mean. It's better to say 02br
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0Thanks for your reply.02br
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00More questions:02br
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00For (3) - The intention is to tell something that happened in the past. So I thought using the "had" is appropriate... Please advise.02br
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00For (5) - The intention is to tell something happened in the past and till now still valid...0-
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1i00Hi,02i02br
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01i003) Your participation in this game had added more points00 to00 us, and had provided us the opportunity to learn from you.02i02br
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01i005) Your participation in this game had added more points to us, and has provided us the opportunity to learn from you.02i02br
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0For (5): Yes, It is exactly what I mean.02br
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00Thanks for your reply. I will search the forum for more.0-
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