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Thu 8 Dec, 2016 09:54 am
I have/had been trying to conceive for many years, and underwent in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment/treatments as a result/as a final resort. Finally, in 2013, I became pregnant with my daughter - Enxin. Unfortunately, she was born premature at seven months.
1. Should it be have or had?
2. Should it be treatment or treatments?
3. Should it be as a result or as a final resort?
Thanks.
@tanguatlay,
Had, treatment, final resort
Why "unfortunately"? I was born at 6 months, and I'm still here.
You should make the tenses consistent. You are describing a series of events or situations that are all completed, so you should use the simple past tense.
I tried to conceive for many years, and underwent in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment as a final resort. Finally, in 2013, I became pregnant with my daughter - Enxin. She was born premature at seven months.
@tanguatlay,
"Have," Tang, means you're still trying
"Treatment" or "treatments" can be omitted entirely
"As a final resort" means you had tried other approaches
"She was born premature" leaves your Average Clod (me) wondering if she had survived
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