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The university' s original name is/was...
What is/was your original name?
In these examples, which is correct, "is "or" was"? It seems both are used...
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The name was used in the past. It is no longer being used, replaced by a new name. Past tense makes much more sense.
- The name was used in the past.
- It is no longer being used, replaced by a new name.
- Past tense makes much more sense.
- However, if the adjective has the meaning of "past, no longer valid" and the question is asking about factual information, then the present tense is used.
- What is your maiden name?
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The name was used in the past. It is no longer being used, replaced by a new name.
Past tense makes much more sense.
However, if the adjective has the meaning of "past, no longer valid" and the question is asking about factual information, then the present tense is used.
What is your maiden name?
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