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#1 14-Nov-2011, 04:33past tense or past perfect - worked or had worked
I am no longer working at ABC Company. Can I use "had worked" or "worked" in the sentence.
I had worked with Mary for 5 years when I was at ABC Company
I worked with Mary for 5 years when I was at ABC Company
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#2 14-Nov-2011, 05:49Re: past tense or past perfect - worked or had worked
Use worked.
I'm not a teacher, but I write for a living. Please don't ask me about 2nd conditionals, but I'm a safe bet for what reads well in (American) English.
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