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tarata88
a grammar test question
Hi could someone help explain this question.
The anwser is a, but why b is not possible?
I think the answer b can be interpreted as the action of making coffee was in progress and spanning which included the action of going home. That is she was in the progress of making a cup of coffee right at the time when John got home (arrived at home). Is this possible ?
When John got home from work, _____.
a. she made a cup of coffee
b. she was making a cup of coffee
c. she makes a cup of coffee
d. she has made a cup of coffee
Thank you
18 mai 2013 15:09
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4
I agree with you, B is also possible.
18 mai 2013
3
You're right, A & B are both possible.
18 mai 2013
B is wrong because.. I suppose.. John made coffee AT home.. not during the "got home" (sorry for my english..).
He makes coffee at home, after the "got home"
Is it true?
18 mai 2013
If the doer was making it when as John arrives, it's "B". But if the doer started making it when she sees him, it i go for "A"
18 mai 2013
Thanks everyone !
The source is from
http://www.learn4good.com/languages/toefl/toefl_stan_test6.php3
19 mai 2013
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tarata88
Compétences linguistiques
Chinois (mandarin), Anglais, Japonais, Thaï
Langue étudiée
Anglais, Japonais
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