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Latest post Tue, May 12 2009 11:40 PM by Mister Micawber. 3 replies.
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Anonymous  +  726282 Tue, 12 May 09 05:42 AM
The word came out more of a statement even though he had meant it as a question.


Is the HAD necessary?


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Mister Micawber  +  726338 Tue, 12 May 09 06:56 AM
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No, it is not.


The word came out more as a statement even though he (had) meant it as a question.

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Anonymous, 194 days ago
What does (had) mean? Do I omit it?
Mister Micawber  +  727313 Tue, 12 May 09 11:40 PM
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 It is the auxiliary of the past perfect aspect.  It is in brackets because it is optional.

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