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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Date of death: was or is?
Is the correct usage:
(1) His date of death was January 1, 1900.
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(2) His date of death is January 1, 1900.
(1) His date of death was January 1, 1900.
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(2) His date of death is January 1, 1900.
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Hi, Both are OK. #1 focuses more on the past event. #2 focuses more on the fact.
- Hi, Both are OK.
- #1 focuses more on the past event.
- #2 focuses more on the fact.
- Clive
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Hi,
Both are OK.
#1 focuses more on the past event.
#2 focuses more on the fact.
Clive
Both are OK.
#1 focuses more on the past event.
#2 focuses more on the fact.
Clive
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Thanks! That was the general consensus around the office, but there was some spirited debate on both sides!
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