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Karen15 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Were trying / tried

Hello,

Which of the following sentences can be used when someone says he is sorry for doing something wrong to help?

1. It's OK. You were trying to help me and I appreciate it.

2. It's OK. You wanted to help me and I appreciate it.

3. It's OK. You tried to help me and I appreciate it.

Thanks.

  

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They are all possible, but I would most naturally use (1).

— GPY

  • They are all possible, but I would most naturally use (1).
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They are all possible, but I would most naturally use (1).

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