| Element | USE: REPORTS OF STATEMENTS |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PAST |
| SubCat | past perfect simple |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use the past perfect simple to report statements, where the main verb in the reporting clause is in the past simple. ► reported speech |
| Corrected Learner Example | [?] one morning she was listening to the radio, when suddenly the announcer said that the police had arrested a man who had stolen five expensive and unique paintings. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 2006; Greek) She tried to explain what had happened, but she couldn't. (Spain; B2 VANTAGE; 1999; Spanish - European) I looked at the address and I knew what had happened to my sister's postcard. (Hungary; B2 VANTAGE; 2002; Hungarian) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
