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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
"Were using" verus "used"
In the following sentence would the phrase "were using" or the word "used" be more appropriate? Or, would they both work adequately depending on how the writer wants to communicate the time frame of the sentence?
"In the 1920s, eighty to ninety percent of all American films were using some form of tinting or toning."
Thanks in advance.
"In the 1920s, eighty to ninety percent of all American films were using some form of tinting or toning."
Thanks in advance.
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Anonymous In the following sentence would the phrase "were using" or the word "used" be more appropriate? Both are fine. Neither is more appropriate than the other.
- Anonymous In the following sentence would the phrase "were using" or the word "used" be more appropriate?
- Both are fine.
- Neither is more appropriate than the other.
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AnonymousIn the following sentence would the phrase "were using" or the word "used" be more appropriate?Both are fine. Neither is more appropriate than the other.
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