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Moon7296 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Was to write VS wrote
Clare Atkins was to write two more books about her experiences in Africa before her death in 1967.
Clare Atkins wrote two more ~~.
What is the difference between was to write and wrote?
Clare Atkins wrote two more ~~.
What is the difference between was to write and wrote?
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Hi, Clare Atkins was to write two more books about her experiences in Africa before her death in 1967 This states the fact in the form of a prediction. It's as if the writer is saying to the reader, 'Let's stay focused on this point in the past, but here is some special information about what will happen in the future'. eg A baby boy was born on 15/Aug/1769.
- Hi, Clare Atkins was to write two more books about her experiences in Africa before her death in 1967 This states the fact in the form of a prediction.
- It's as if the writer is saying to the reader, 'Let's stay focused on this point in the past, but here is some special information about what will happen in the future'.
- eg A baby boy was born on 15/Aug/1769.
- His parents named him Napoleon.
- He was to rule France, and most of Europe.
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Hi,
Clare Atkins was to write two more books about her experiences in Africa before her death in 1967
This states the fact in the form of a prediction. It's as if the writer is saying to the reader, 'Let's stay focused on this point in the past, but here is some special information about what will happen in
Clare Atkins was to write two more books about her experiences in Africa before her death in 1967
This states the fact in the form of a prediction. It's as if the writer is saying to the reader, 'Let's stay focused on this point in the past, but here is some special information about what will happen in
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