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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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How should the follow ? be phrased..."what did you say your name was?" or "what did you say your name is?"
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" I always say the first. It is always correct to backshift. Both are correct.
- " I always say the first.
- It is always correct to backshift.
- Both are correct.
- CJ
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AnonymousHow should the following be phrased..."what did you say your name was?" or "what did you say your name is?"I always say the first. It is always correct to backshift. Both are correct.
CJ
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Hi,
How should the follow ? be phrased..."what did you say your name was?" or "what did you say your name is?"
Here's the general idea.
If the remark was made 10 years ago, say 'was'. If it was 10 seconds ago, say 'is', but 'was' would also be OK.
Best wishes, Clive
How should the follow ? be phrased..."what did you say your name was?" or "what did you say your name is?"
Here's the general idea.
If the remark was made 10 years ago, say 'was'. If it was 10 seconds ago, say 'is', but 'was' would also be OK.
Best wishes, Clive
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