http://www.englishforums.com/English/GeneralEnglishGrammarQuestions/Forum12.htmAsk your questions on grammar and get your sentence checked. We answer lots of different types of general English grammar questions here.enCSMOD (Build: 3232.18851)http://www.englishforums.com/English/MustUseAPastPerfect/gwghb/post.htm#542284Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:08:19 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:542284Neeraj Jain0http://www.englishforums.com/English/MustUseAPastPerfect/gwghb/post.htm#542284http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-542284.xmlAnon,<br /><br />Your first two sentences seem to be okay to me. However, I have a problem with your last sentence.<div style="clear:both;"></div>http://www.englishforums.com/English/MustUseAPastPerfect/gwzmb/post.htmTue, 15 Jul 2008 22:24:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:542080Anonymous1http://www.englishforums.com/English/MustUseAPastPerfect/gwzmb/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-542080.xmlHi,<br /><br />Should I use a past perfect or can I prevail if I use a past?<br /><br />1.Fictitious Scene: I have a lot money and involved in a number of philanthropic efforts. I went to one place I give money regularly to and found that people were looking at me like I am the only benefactor, which I am not&nbsp;(as I am sure of it). Through money they get,&nbsp;they were able to help a man who couldn&#39;t walk to get medical help and walk again.<br />&nbsp;<br />Do I have to use a past perfect here?<br /><br />Why do you looking&nbsp; at me as if by my own philanthropic gestures, I <span style="TEXT-DECORATION:underline;">had made</span> this man walk?<br /><br />2. Fictitious Scene: I have made a commitment/gave a promise &nbsp;to give money regularly to an organization. They didn&#39;t get money for a month, which they should have gotten it since I give money every month. <br /><br />Do I have to use a past perfect? Can I use a past?<br /><br />I deposited my money on your bank account. This is how I fulfill what I <span style="TEXT-DECORATION:underline;">had promised</span> every month. Didn&#39;t you&nbsp;know?&nbsp;<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;<div style="clear:both;"></div>