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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
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Writing?

1. After the meal, he brushed his teeth.

2. After having the meal, he brushed his teeth.

3. After having had the meal, he brushed his teeth.

4. After he had the meal, he brushed his teeth.

5. After he had had the meal, he brushed his teeth.

Please correct the sentences. Thanks in advance.

  

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anonymous 1. After the meal, he brushed his teeth. OK 2.

— Vsuresh

  • anonymous 1.
  • After the meal, he brushed his teeth.
  • OK 2.
  • After having the meal, he brushed his teeth.
  • OK 3.
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anonymous

1. After the meal, he brushed his teeth. OK

2. After having the meal, he brushed his teeth. OK

3. After having had the meal, he brushed his teeth. This does not sound natural.

4. After he had the meal, he brushed his teeth. OK

5. After he had had the meal, he brushed his teeth. Past simple is preferred for the first action as well.

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