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A little earlier I was taking vs A little earlier I was

Both phrases are correct, but they serve different purposes. "A little earlier I was taking" implies that the speaker was taking some action at a specific time in the past, while "A little earlier I was" leaves the action unspecified. The first phrase provides more context and specificity.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 809 views

A little earlier I was taking

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a specific action taken at a particular time in the past.

This phrase is used to describe a specific action that was being done at a particular time in the past. It provides context and details about the action.

Examples:

A little earlier I was taking a nap.
A little earlier I was taking a walk in the park.
A little earlier I was taking notes during the lecture.

Alternatives:

A little earlier I was doing something.
A little earlier I was engaged in an activity.
A little earlier I was occupied with a task.

A little earlier I was

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a general state or action in the past without specifying the activity.

This phrase is used to refer to a general state or action that was happening at a particular time in the past. It does not provide specific details about the action being done.

Examples:

A little earlier I was feeling tired.
A little earlier I was at home.
A little earlier I was thinking about the project.

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The other day, as I pointed out on television a little earlier, I was in Detroit. I picked up a copy of the Detroit Free Press. A screaming eight-column head said, ...
Mar 16, 2015 ... That was back in 1960 or a little earlier , I was in High School.... and I remember theUSA was pi$$ed off royally! De Gaulle was right to toss the ...
Jan 23, 2015 ... But let's start a little earlier: I was born and raised in Germany, where I grew up in an environment that taught me to care about our planet. I don't ...

Alternatives:

A little earlier I was doing something.
A little earlier I was engaged in an activity.
A little earlier I was occupied with a task.

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