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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Asked / Asks

Hi,

I am confused with the following, please advise. Thanks.

Example:

Jason called but my boss was in the meeting, so I took a message and leave it on his desk "Jason called, he asked/asks you to return his call when you are back from the meeting."

Which is one is correct?Should I use asked or asks in the message above?
  

Top answer

Hi, Both are OK. 'Asks' conveys more that Jason still wants that. 'Asked' is more commonly used in such a context.

— Clive

  • Hi, Both are OK.
  • 'Asks' conveys more that Jason still wants that.
  • 'Asked' is more commonly used in such a context.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Both are OK.



'Asks' conveys more that Jason still wants that.

'Asked' is more commonly used in such a context.



Clive
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Thanks a lot teacher. Cheers!
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