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I Returned Germany Years Time Months Mention Past

Idx 0088
Keyword after
Sub Entry Number 3
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence I returned to Germany after two years' time.
Correct Sentence I returned to Germany two years later.
Cloze Error Sentence I returned to Germany [[after two years' time]].
Cloze Sentence I returned to Germany [[two years later]].
Cloze Answer two years later
Choices after two years' time | two years later
Explanation

When you mention a time in the past that is measured from an earlier time in the past, use a month later, three months later, etc: 'Six months later they got married.'

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