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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Are from or were from

Can anybody help me with the following

My ancestors are from Ireland

My ancestors were from Ireland

Are they both correct and what is the difference? Appreciate any help

Thanks

Clare
  

Top answer

Both are correct. " Such as water ice melts at room temperature. If you use present tense, then it sounds like one of those "universal truths" or you are including some ancestors who are still living.

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  • Both are correct.
  • " Such as water ice melts at room temperature.
  • If you use present tense, then it sounds like one of those "universal truths" or you are including some ancestors who are still living.
  • I am Irish.
  • My father is from Ireland.
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Both are correct.

Present tense is used for "universal truths." Such as water ice melts at room temperature.

If you use present tense, then it sounds like one of those "universal truths" or you are including some ancestors who are still living.

I am Irish. My father is from Ireland. My ancestors are from Ireland.

Past tense is used for a past event. It
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