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greggao
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 Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 7:51 am Post subject: a question about "There used to be.."! Immediate h |
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Dear helper,
I came across such a multiple choice
There used to be a high tower there,______?
A. was there B. wasn't there C. used there D. usedn't there
The given answer is D! But I am quite puzzled why answer B is wrong!
Your immediate and detailed explanation will be highly appreciated!
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CP
Joined: 12 Jun 2006
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Most natural:
"There used to be a high tower there, didn't there?"
If I had to choose from your four choices, I would pick B. Someone might say it that way. No one would say A, C, or D. And D is particularly bad because no one would say "usedn't there" in any context.
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redset
Joined: 18 Mar 2006
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Location: England
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| Hi! I hear people say 'usedn't there' on occasion, in England that is. I'd agree with CP that 'didn't there' is usually paired with 'used to' though. |
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