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BoSsSy Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

"was playing" vs played ?

"He was playing here yesterday."

or

"He played here yesterday."


Which one is the correct one and why?

  

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BoSsSy Which one is the correct one and why? Both are grammatically correct sentences. Whether one or the other is appropriate depends on the context in which you wish to use it.

  • BoSsSy Which one is the correct one and why?
  • Both are grammatically correct sentences.
  • Whether one or the other is appropriate depends on the context in which you wish to use it.
  • was playing focuses on an activity in progress; played focuses on an event with a clear beginning and end.
  • CJ
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BoSsSyWhich one is the correct one and why?

Both are grammatically correct sentences.

Whether one or the other is appropriate depends on the context in which you wish to use it.

was playing focuses on an activity in progress; played focuses on an event with a clear beginning and end.

CJ

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