kadioguy
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1) The difference between these two forms is the inclusion of the definite article the, with gives phrase a. a specific reference that b. lacks.
Do you mean "which"?
https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/...out-language?p=1537495&viewfull=1#post1537495Yes, I did. I'll change that error now.
In this context, I am not sure which is better.
a. Do you mean "which"?
b. Did you mean "which"?
Now I'll try to explain.
I think (a) is okay, because the time between jutfrank's post and my reply was short. However, jutfrank replied to me, "Yes, I did." That may mean jutfrank thought although the time was short, indeed it went past. This is the reason I think (b) is also okay.
What do you think? Which one would you use?
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