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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
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What happened/What's happened?

In this context which of the suggestions are more natural?

A: They've found him. He's dead.

B: What happened?/What's happened?

A: I think he fell down the stairs./I think he's fallen down the stairs.

  

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The past is usually better for narration, which is what this is, essentially. " and "... ".

— CalifJim

  • The past is usually better for narration, which is what this is, essentially.
  • " and "...
  • ".
  • CJ
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The past is usually better for narration, which is what this is, essentially.

I'd use "What happened?" and "... fell down ...".

CJ

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