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Vutdoan Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Usage of especially in past tense

are these correct?

I had especially received way more apprection in one year than 2 years.

I especially felt that I was taking the wrong road.
  

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If I had known you broke your wrist I would have phoned you.

— Anonymous

  • If I had known you broke your wrist I would have phoned you.
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If I had known you broke your wrist I would have phoned you.
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especially is not used with many verbs. received and felt are not very good with especially.

I especially liked the first of the two paintings.
I especially enjoyed the first course of the meal.
He especially wanted you to know what had happened.
Blanche especially appreciated the kindness of strangers
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AnonymousIf I had known you broke your wrist I would have phoned you.

OK as is, but I would have written it thus:

If I had known you had broken your wrist, I would have phoned you.

CJ
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