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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
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Which of these is more common?

If I have just been on the phone (I'm not anymore) and someone asks "Was it your boyfriend?" Which of these is more common to answer:

1) Yes. I just called to say goodnight.

2) Yes. I would just call to say goodnight.

3) Yes. I was just calling to say goodnight.

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1) is fine. 3) also works. 2) is not appropriate.

  • 1) is fine.
  • 3) also works.
  • 2) is not appropriate.
  • CJ
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1) is fine. 3) also works. 2) is not appropriate.

CJ

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