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Untaught88

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Hi,

I slept after drinking OR having drunk tea. Which is used?
 
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Re: after dring or having

Use "after drinking."

I am not a teacher.
 

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Re: after dring or having

If I use "having drunk", does it change the meaning?
 

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Re: after dring or having

No, but neither version is colloquial in everyday conversation.
 

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Re: after dring or having

Do you mean that the tea made you fall asleep?
 
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