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What is the difference between

1. They rejected the offer
2. They had rejected the offer

When is going to use each of the sentences?
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the first sentence, the verb is in the past tense. . .

the second sentence, the verb is in the past perfect tense. . . .
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hi friend !
i am only know about the first three tens .
and remaining other i am so poor .
so please me about it .
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