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  1. 17-Apr-2011, 17:22 #1
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    "Never before has this problem attracted scientists' attention. Telecomunication-related issues are of special interest."

    Would the use of the past simple be acceptable in the scientific context?

    "Never before did this problem attract......................................"
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    Default Re: never before

    Quote Originally Posted by ostap77 View Post
    "Never before has this problem attracted scientists' attention. Telecomunication-related issues are of special interest."

    Would the use of the past simple be acceptable in the scientific context?

    "Never before did this problem attracr......................................"
    No.
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    Default Re: never before

    Quote Originally Posted by Raymott View Post
    No.
    In speech?
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  4. 18-Apr-2011, 13:33 #4
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    Default Re: never before

    Quote Originally Posted by ostap77 View Post
    In speech?
    No, sorry.
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