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because Coile had been wearing a helmet when he was struck [#permalink] New post 16 Jan 2012, 22:40
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because Coile had been wearing a helmet when he was struck on the head by a falling coconut ten years ago,he escaped serious injuries in that episode
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Re: What's wrong with this sentence? [#permalink] New post 17 Jan 2012, 18:42
devinawilliam83 wrote:
because Coile had been wearing a helmet when he was struck on the head by a falling coconut ten years ago,he escaped serious injuries in that episode


had been is not required - was is more appropriate.
Re: What's wrong with this sentence?   [#permalink] 17 Jan 2012, 18:42
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