March 17, 2022
Book - A Shot in the Dark - 56
Part no. 56.
This summary was deliberately written in the present tense (analyse it as if it’s unfolding as you read it).
Sergeant Brunswick is satisfied with what he has learnt from interviewing Penny Cavendish. Though, it is more interesting what she hasn’t* said than what she has* said. As it happened, Penny has maintained a facade of vagueness throughout the questioning. Just before turning to leave, Brunswick promises her that he will bring to justice the culprit. As she takes in his words, ghastly memories come flooding back. She's so overwhelmed that she lets her guard down. That’s when, without realising it, she ends up talking about the crime scene. She mentions details that are known only to the investigative team. She describes thoroughly these pieces of evidence as though she has had a first-hand sight of the crime scene. Brunswick takes in her words as well as her demeanour. He studies her but keeps his face unreadable. He also notices her remarkable, expensive, Victorian hair-comb, which resembles exactly one that was stolen during a break-in.
*Keep in mind the sidenote at the beginning. Should it be past simple or present perfect? Let’s suppose that in Brunswick’s mind the interview is over, and he is now getting ready to leave (Penny’s lodgings).
Book - A Shot in the Dark - 56
Part no. 56
56.
This summary was deliberately written in the present tense (analyse it as if it’s unfolding as you read it).
Sergeant Brunswick is satisfied with what he has learnt from interviewing Penny Cavendish.
Though, itwhat she hadn't said is more interesting what she hasn’t* said than what she has*d said.
As it happened, Penny has maintained a facade of vagueness throughout the questioning.
I removed the first part of the sentence because it sounds a little unnecessary.
Just before turning to leave, Brunswick promises her that he will bring to justice the culprit.
As she takes in his words, ghastly memories come flooding back.
She's so overwhelmed that she lets her guard down.
That’s when, without realising it, she ends up talking about the crime scene.
She mentions details that are known only to the investigative team.
She describes thoroughly describes these pieces of evidence as though she has had a first-hand sightview of the crime scene.
Brunswick takes in her words as well as her demeanour.
He studies her but keeps his face unreadable.
He also notices her remarkable, expensive, Victorian hair-comb, which exactly resembles exactly one that was stolen during a break-in.
*Keep in mind the sidenote at the beginning.
Should it be past simple or present perfect?
Let’s suppose that in Brunswick’s mind the interview is over, and he is now getting ready to leave (Penny’s lodgings).
March 17, 2022
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This summary was deliberately written in the present tense (analyse it as if it’s unfolding as you read it). This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Sergeant Brunswick is satisfied with what he has learnt from interviewing Penny Cavendish. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Though, it is more interesting what she hasn’t* said than what she has* said. Though, |
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As it happened, Penny has maintained a facade of vagueness throughout the questioning.
I removed the first part of the sentence because it sounds a little unnecessary. |
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Just before turning to leave, Brunswick promises her that he will bring to justice the culprit. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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As she takes in his words, ghastly memories come flooding back. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
She's so overwhelmed that she lets her guard down. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
That’s when, without realising it, she ends up talking about the crime scene. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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She mentions details that are known only to the investigative team. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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She describes thoroughly these pieces of evidence as though she has had a first-hand sight of the crime scene. She |
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Brunswick takes in her words as well as her demeanour. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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He studies her but keeps his face unreadable. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
|
He also notices her remarkable, expensive, Victorian hair-comb, which resembles exactly one that was stolen during a break-in. He also notices her remarkable, expensive, Victorian hair-comb, which exactly resembles |
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*Keep in mind the sidenote at the beginning. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Let’s suppose that in Brunswick’s mind the interview is over, and he is now getting ready to leave (Penny’s lodgings). This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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