Practising the Past Perfect, part four: reported speech

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Practising the Past Perfect, part four: reported speech

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May 17, 2023

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In part four, we look at how to use past perfect with reported speech. Find the previous three episodes about the past perfect by going back to previous Wednesdays.
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May 17, 2023

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Practising the Past Perfect, part four: reported speech

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