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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

burried

Where was/is Saddam burried?

Which is correct?
Thanks.
  

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Hi, You can say it either way. But if the person was buried, then dug up and reburied somewhere else, you have to choose your tense more carefully. Note that both your versions have a spelling error.

  • Hi, You can say it either way.
  • But if the person was buried, then dug up and reburied somewhere else, you have to choose your tense more carefully.
  • Note that both your versions have a spelling error.
  • Clive
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Hi,
You can say it either way.

But if the person was buried, then dug up and reburied somewhere else, you have to choose your tense more carefully.

Note that both your versions have a spelling error.

Clive
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Thanks, Clive. I keep making that mistake.
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Where is ... connotes Where is the place where he lies buried? (state)

Where was ... connotes Where did people dig his grave, place him, and cover him with earth? (action)

CJ
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Thanks, CJ for clarifying. Now I see the difference.

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