Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
indicator; something used to point; hand on a clock; clue; advice
automobile
pointer
appliance
host
full quiz correct answer
Dictionaries   TOEIC   TOEFL   GMAT   SAT   GRE   MCAT   PCAT   ASVAB   Interviews
Tests   Grammar   Articles   Stories   Shop   Services   English for winners   Speaking
Home   Top 100   Start your FREE email English course now!   Audio Lessons   Jobs
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   Album   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

difference between after getting vs after got



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forums | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
Could vs Can (Is it correct to say, 'I think I could get the job'?) | Expression "unless he be a lunatic"
listening exercises • tell a friend
Message
 Author
difference between after getting vs after got #1 (permalink) Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:07 am   difference between after getting vs after got		  
can anybody clarify difference between after getting vs after got..
some times i could hear, some people using after getting for past tense .is this correct?
NB: please correct me grammar mistake from my post if there..it would be great help
Hellokareem
You can meet me at english-test.net


Joined: 21 Aug 2008
Posts: 52
difference between after getting vs after got #2 (permalink) Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:16 am   difference between after getting vs after got		  
Hi,

'After getting' needs to be followed by a subject and main verb: After getting the shopping, we went home. Alternatively we could say: After we got (had got) the shopping, we went home.

Alan
_________________
English as a Second Language
You can read my ESL story Present Simple
Alan
Co-founder
Alan Townend

Joined: 27 Sep 2003
Posts: 13891
Location: UK
Can you find all the prepositions in this story?English grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsAre you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!Have you read a good anecdote today? Subscribe to free email English course
Display posts from previous:   
Could vs Can (Is it correct to say, 'I think I could get the job'?) | Expression "unless he be a lunatic"
ESL Forums | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on ESL EFL Forums

Start FREE email English course now!
Join more than 100,000 learners!
what is a difference between "intent" and "intention"? • Phrase 'I can't help myself' • usage of "fawn" • historic vs. historical • Did you know the origin of the word wiki? • Salesperson vs Salespersons • "that" vs. "which" in attributive clause • What is the difference between connectors and transition signals? • "He said, she is happy"- In any situation, is this correct? • Dialogue used in American English? • do it in a jiffy? • Prat the British version of "jerk"? • meaning of "the tragic futlity of his ordinary"

 
 You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Provided by phpBB ©2001-2012 phpBB Group
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail