Tan Elaine
Key Member
- Joined
- Jun 29, 2008
- Member Type
- Student or Learner
- Native Language
- English
- Home Country
- Hong Kong
- Current Location
- Hong Kong
The pupil claimed, "I was in the canteen when the incident happened."
The above sentence is reported as follows:
The pupil claimed that he had been in the canteen when the incident happened / had happened.
Should I use the verb 'happened' or 'had happened'?
Thanks.
The above sentence is reported as follows:
The pupil claimed that he had been in the canteen when the incident happened / had happened.
Should I use the verb 'happened' or 'had happened'?
Thanks.