Sherinya Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Had or has
If I am talking about an incident that happened years ago and I say "what a week it had been!", would the sentence be correct? If not, why so?
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", would the sentence be correct? If not, why so? ".
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Sherinya If I am talking about an incident that happened years ago and I say "what a week it had been!", would the sentence be correct? If not, why so?See the answer on "What an epic match ...". It's the same situation.
You need What a week it was!
CJ
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Without a reference to another past point in time, I don't see why you would use the past perfect. Try,
What a (e.g., fantastic/horrible) week that was!
[cross-posted with CalifJim]
What a (e.g., fantastic/horrible) week that was!
[cross-posted with CalifJim]
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Could you please give an example of using 'had been' with reference to a past point or how else do you think I can modify the sentence in order to use 'had been' with it? Thank you.
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For example,
After he came back home, Paul sat down and reflected on the fantastic seven days he'd spent in the Amazon. What an incredible week that had been!
After he came back home, Paul sat down and reflected on the fantastic seven days he'd spent in the Amazon. What an incredible week that had been!
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