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Tamguatlay Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Was OR had been
The man asked, "Was there a big crowd at the meeting?"
In reported speech, which verb should I use?
The man asked if there was/had been a big crowd at the meeting.
Thanks.
In reported speech, which verb should I use?
The man asked if there was/had been a big crowd at the meeting.
Thanks.
Top answer
You'll hear and see 'was'. If you are doing an exercise at school. use 'had been'.
- You'll hear and see 'was'.
- If you are doing an exercise at school.
- use 'had been'.
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You'll hear and see 'was'. If you are doing an exercise at school. use 'had been'.
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