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PreciousJones Posted 16 years ago
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Didn't get what I needed

I went in a store to fine something:

"I didn't get what I needed." Or should I say "I didn't get what I need."
  

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" Let me answer by offering two scenarios for you to think about. If I went to the store 30 years ago, I'd say 'needed'. If I went to the store 30 seconds ago, I'd say 'need'.

  • " Let me answer by offering two scenarios for you to think about.
  • If I went to the store 30 years ago, I'd say 'needed'.
  • If I went to the store 30 seconds ago, I'd say 'need'.
  • If you still need help, please post again.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

I went in a store to fine something:

"I didn't get what I needed." Or should I say "I didn't get what I need."

Let me answer by offering two scenarios for you to think about.



If I went to the store 30 years ago, I'd say 'needed'.



If I went to the store 30 seconds ago, I'd say 'need'.



If you st
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you mean, If i dont need it from now on. I'd tell "needed" but i still need it i'd tell "need".I get it like that,right?
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Hi,



Yes, that's the general idea.



Clive

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