What should I use and Why ?

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yahyaadil
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What should I use and Why ?

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Here is my sentence....

Yesterday I did not know you because I had not met you before or I have not met you before ?

I need you annotation(Why) about the correct use according to my sentence.
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Re: What should I use and Why ?

Post by Alan »

'Had' makes better sense. Clearly you now HAVE met the person.
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