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Himadri Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

A small Prob with Has n Had plz Help

Which one is right and Why?

"In 1962 Indian space programm HAS started" or

"In 1962 Indian space programm HAD started"
  

Top answer

Without any more context, it should read In 1962 , the Indian space programme started . However, if this start is being mentioned in reference to a later past event, then had started may be appropriate. Has is wrong in reference to a stated past date.

— Mister Micawber

  • Without any more context, it should read In 1962 , the Indian space programme started .
  • However, if this start is being mentioned in reference to a later past event, then had started may be appropriate.
  • Has is wrong in reference to a stated past date.
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Without any more context, it should read In 1962, the Indian space programme started. However, if this start is being mentioned in reference to a later past event, then had started may be appropriate. Has is wrong in reference to a stated past date.
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Mr Mister Micawber Thank you for the Answer. But sir I have read in a book its "in 1962 Indias space programme HAS started" Accoring to you it should be HAD started. If you please explain a bit more than it would be of great help. Thanking you. Yours trully
It would help if you gave us the complete quotation, but what you have typed is incorrect on a couple of points:
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