He was unable to recall if he had been in that type of situation before.
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We were taking the wrong turning and were now completely lost.
Incorrect: We had taken the wrong turning and were now completely lost.
I don’t think I’ll ever get used to wear glasses.
Incorrect: I don’t think I’ll ever get used to wearing glasses.
How long have you known Pilar?
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Could you see if you have received my email yet?
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They had flown for 40 minutes when the plane hit turbulence.
Incorrect: They had been flying for 40 minutes when the plane hit turbulence.
I’ve been studying English for three months so far, and I’ve noticed a big improvement.
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She use to complain all the time about being tired.
Incorrect: She used to complain all the time about being tired.
Does he walks this way to work?
Incorrect: Does he walk this way to work?
When I was young we would spend all our summers in France.
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I’ve planned this trip for the last 3 years and I am nearly ready to go.
Incorrect: I’ve been planning this trip for the last 3 years and I am nearly ready to go.
Can you tell me where did you get your shoes?
Incorrect: Can you tell me where you got your shoes?