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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Backshift

"I was told this was wrong."

1) Is above an example of a backshift?



2) Is it preferred over this below (even though it is still currently wrong)?

"I was told this is wrong."

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Top answer

1-- Maybe. It depends on whether it is still wrong. 2-- It is more common, certainly.

  • 1-- Maybe.
  • It depends on whether it is still wrong.
  • 2-- It is more common, certainly.
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1-- Maybe. It depends on whether it is still wrong.
2-- It is more common, certainly.

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