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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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when he was living
Is it correct to say "when he was living"
My uncle smoked like a chimney when he was living.
Would 'when he lived' be better?
My uncle smoked like a chimney when he was living.
Would 'when he lived' be better?
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Anonymous Is it correct to say "when he was living" My uncle smoked like a chimney when he was living . The underlined part is obviously unnecessary and very odd, since one cannot smoke before birth or after death. ' (or whatever specific details you want to include)
- Anonymous Is it correct to say "when he was living" My uncle smoked like a chimney when he was living .
- The underlined part is obviously unnecessary and very odd, since one cannot smoke before birth or after death.
- ' (or whatever specific details you want to include)
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Anonymous Is it correct to say "when he was living" My uncle smoked like a chimney when he was living. The underlined part is obviously unnecessary and very odd, since one cannot smoke before birth or after death. (same for "when he lived")
Say something like 'My uncle smoked like a chimney most of his life.' (or whatever specific details y
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