Which tense is appropriate?
"Our neighbors ____ a lot of noise, that's why we couldn't sleep."
a) were making
b) had made
Which one is correct and why? I think it's a) but it's just because I think it feels more natural
Thanks in advance.
Top answer
A is correct. The continuous tense indicates that the two things (the noise and our failed attempt to sleep) were happening at the same time. B suggests that first they made a lot of noise, and then later we couldn't sleep.
- A is correct.
- The continuous tense indicates that the two things (the noise and our failed attempt to sleep) were happening at the same time.
- B suggests that first they made a lot of noise, and then later we couldn't sleep.
- PS - Strictly speaking, the comma should be a period.
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A is correct. The continuous tense indicates that the two things (the noise and our failed attempt to sleep) were happening at the same time.
B suggests that first they made a lot of noise, and then later we couldn't sleep.
PS - Strictly speaking, the comma should be a period.
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