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Bet123 Posted 7 years ago
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Were + v2, had been + v2 question

The “concorde” was a business failure and fewer aircraft of this type ——— than ——.

A) had been sold/ were expected

B)were sold/had been expected


Why is A wrong?

  

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bet123 Why is A wrong? The expectations preceded the failed sales (of course). B makes this time relationship clear.

— CalifJim

  • bet123 Why is A wrong?
  • The expectations preceded the failed sales (of course).
  • B makes this time relationship clear.
  • A does not.
  • CJ
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bet123Why is A wrong?

The expectations preceded the failed sales (of course). B makes this time relationship clear. A does not.

CJ

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