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The use of the past simple and the past perfect in these scenarios

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1 -- Are you a member of GE?

-- No, I was a member for 9 years.

I think Correct

2 -- Are you a member of GE?

-- No, I had been a member for 9 years.

I think WRONG

3 -- Are you a member of GE?

-- No, I was a member for 9 years since 2000.

-- No, I was a member for 9 years from 2000.

I think Correct

4 -- Are you a member of GE?

-- No, I had been a member for 9 years since 2000.

I think WRONG

5 -- Are you a member of GE?

-- No, I had been a member for 9 years since 2000, until I changed my job.

I think CORRECT

Do you agree with my estimations of the correctness of the dialogues?

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The use of "had been" seems odd throughout. "I was" or "I have been" if you are still a member. (1 comment)
The use of "had been" seems odd throughout. "I was" or "I have been" if you are still a member.
tripleee‭ wrote over 1 year ago

The use of "had been" seems odd throughout. "I was" or "I have been" if you are still a member.