I decided to refresh my grammar with Martin Hewings' Advanced Grammar in Use and got confused doing a couple of sentences in Unit 4: Present Perfect and Past Simple. In 4.1(Choose the Present Perfect or Past Simple), sentence 4 : He proudly told reporters that the company (produce) software to prevent the recent increase in computer crime. My guess - had produced, key answer - has produced.
In 4.2, sentence 4: His father (receive) so many complaints about the noise that he told Chris to sell his drums. My guess: had received, key answer: received.
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In 4.2, sentence 4: His father (receive) so many complaints about the noise that he told Chris to sell his drums. My guess: had received, key answer: received.
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