http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aWriting+styles+tag%3aPast+tensesSearch results for 'tag:Writing styles tag:Past tenses' matching tags 'Writing styles' and 'Past tenses'en-USCSMOD (Build: 3256.36449)http://www.englishforums.com/English/SimultaneousSameAbsenceBoth/ddgwk/post.htm#267182Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:49:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:267182Goodman<P>As I had indicated, I opted to use past perfect for the explained reason. Of course, In many cases, simple past tense would just get the idea across fine. It’s a matter of personal preference, or perhaps a writing style as long as it’s within the logical and grammatical confine of English.</P> <P>That’s just my own opinion…</P> <P>&nbsp;</P>