0
Deborahjeong Posted 8 years ago
Grammar
What is the difference between the two similar sentences?
(1) I brought the book that I bought on the previous day.(2) I brought the book that I had bought on the previous day.
I think the two sentences are the same in their meanings. If not, could you kindly tell me the difference? Thank you always
I think the two sentences are the same in their meanings. If not, could you kindly tell me the difference? Thank you always
Top answer
deborahjeong If not, could you kindly tell me the difference? Not much. Past perfect is usually used to mark the first of the two actions in the past.
- deborahjeong If not, could you kindly tell me the difference?
- Not much.
- Past perfect is usually used to mark the first of the two actions in the past.
- In this case, it does not make any significant difference as "previous day" makes it evident as to which of the two actions happened first.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
1 Answers
0
deborahjeong If not, could you kindly tell me the difference?
Not much. Past perfect is usually used to mark the first of the two actions in the past. In this case, it does not make any significant difference as "previous day" makes it evident as to which of the two actions happened first.
0
Related Questions