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Guyper Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Verb followed by gerund

Hi,

If, "He admits stealing the book" corresponds to "He stole the book"

Does, "He admits having stolen" correspond to "He had stolen the book" then?

What about,

"He admitted stealing the book"

"He admitted having stolen the book"?

Thank you
  

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Here are the four combinations. Get ready to be disappointed. He admits stealing the book.

  • Here are the four combinations.
  • Get ready to be disappointed.
  • He admits stealing the book.
  • ~ He admits that he stole the book.
  • He admits having stolen the book.
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Here are the four combinations. Get ready to be disappointed. Emotion: smile

He admits stealing the book. ~ He admits that he st

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