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I spoke to the man whose number you gave me vs I spoke to the man whose number you had given me

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase 'I spoke to the man whose number you gave me' is used when referring to a past action that happened after the number was given. The second phrase 'I spoke to the man whose number you had given me' is used when referring to a past action that happened before the number was given.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 699 views

I spoke to the man whose number you gave me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker spoke to a man after receiving his number.

Alternatives:

  • I spoke to the man whose number you provided me with.

I spoke to the man whose number you had given me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker spoke to a man before receiving his number.

Alternatives:

  • I spoke to the man whose number you had provided me with.

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