which sentence is correct

[Vijay84]

1. She would always send me strange birthday gifts.

2. she always sent me strange birthday gifts.

Which sentence of past tense is correct from the above two

[Beeesneees]

Either of them can be considered correct. The tense to use would depend on the wider context.
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[Alan]

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Hi Vijay84,

Clearly by using 'always' you indicate that giving these presents was a repeated practice. When you use the past simple here 'sent', you simply indicate that this was a fact. Using 'would' gives a slightly different sense, which could be perhaps sentimental or nostalgic. You could be saying this in a slightly reflective way indicating that you remember her doing that very well.

Alan
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[Vijay84]

thank you