I didn't know

I didn't know(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. no sabía (information or skills)
When I was young, I didn't know how corrupt our city's government was.Cuando era joven, no sabía cómo corrupto era el gobierno de nuestra ciudad.
b. no conocía (acquaintance with something or someone)
I didn't know Adi. We worked at the same company, but in different departments.No conocía a Adi. Trabajábamos en la misma compañía, pero en departamentos distintos.
c. no entendía (understanding)
Before I visited Mexico City, I didn't know how anyone could live without a car.Antes que visité la Ciudad de México, no entendía cómo alguien pudiera vivir sin coche.
d. no reconocía (recognition)
Last year, I saw those ads all the time, but I didn't know the actress.El año pasado, veía esos anuncios todo el tiempo, pero no reconocía a la actriz.
a. no supe (information or skills)
The teacher called on me this afternoon, but I didn't know the answer.El maestro me preguntó algo esta tarde, pero no supe la respuesta.
b. no conocí (acquaintance with something or someone)
Richard and I were friends throughout college but I didn't know his family.Richard y yo fuimos amigos durante la universidad pero no conocí a su familia.
c. no entendí (understanding)
That movie was so weird. I didn't know why the villain kept baking cookies.Esa película era tan rara. No entendí por qué el villano no paró de hornear galletas.
d. no reconocí (recognition)
Why didn't you tell me that Nina was singing on that song? I didn't know her voice!¿Por qué no me dijiste que Nina estaba cantando en esa canción? ¡No reconocí su voz!
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