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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
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Hi, it's confusing... When you are asked "Why are you late?", which answer is correct?


1) I am late because I missed the bus. OR

2) I was late because I missed the bus.


Thanks~

  

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It is Tuesday evening. My husband comes in the door at 6:30. We have dinner every evening at 6.

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  • It is Tuesday evening.
  • My husband comes in the door at 6:30.
  • We have dinner every evening at 6.
  • Me: Why are you late?
  • Husband: I am late because I missed the bus.
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It is Tuesday evening. My husband comes in the door at 6:30. We have dinner every evening at 6.

Me: Why are you late?
Husband: I am late because I missed the bus.
Boss: Jake, why were you late for work yesterday morning? You missed our team meeting.
Jake:  I was late because I missed the bus.
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Q: Why are you late?
A: I am late because I missed the bus.
(in conversation, "I am" is usually contracted to "I'm")

Q: Why were you late?
A: I was late because I missed the bus.

(Cross-posted.)

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In everyday speech, we commonly avoid repetition and just say eg I missed the bus.

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