Hi, are both sentences below correct? If yes, could you please explain the difference in meaning.
I was watching TV when my mother asked me if I had already done the washing-up.
I was watching TV when my mother asked me if I already did the washing-up.
Past simple vs Past Perfect
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Re: Past simple vs Past Perfect
#2 is informal AmE usage only, but they have the same meaning.