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Rommel Posted 11 years ago
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Which verb or verb phrase should I use?
Which verb or verb phrase should I use?
From then on, he (trembled, was trembling, would tremble) at the mere thought of smoking pot.
From then on, he (trembled, was trembling, would tremble) at the mere thought of smoking pot.
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Most would say 'would tremble', but I'm not fond of using this form (the conditional - to talk about a habitual action) for students who are just learning to distinguish tenses. 'Trembled' is, fortunately, also a good choice.
- Most would say 'would tremble', but I'm not fond of using this form (the conditional - to talk about a habitual action) for students who are just learning to distinguish tenses.
- 'Trembled' is, fortunately, also a good choice.
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Most would say 'would tremble', but I'm not fond of using this form (the conditional - to talk about a habitual action) for students who are just learning to distinguish tenses. 'Trembled' is, fortunately, also a good choice.
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