Anonymous Which combination is correct and why? Any combination is possible. Anonymous I understand they all have different meanings I don't think so, really.
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AnonymousWhich combination is correct and why?Any combination is possible.
Anonymous I understand they all have different meaningsI don't think so, really.
Anonymous and are correct.Yes.
Paul EvdokimovI doubt that all four options are perfect in terms of grammar.Nevertheless, they are, Paul. You are being too prescriptive and following the guidelines for the verb forms too strictly. Native speakers do not adhere to those so meticulously as you would like.
Mister Micawberfollowing the guidelines for the verb forms too strictly.Rules and guidelines are what grammar is all about.
Mister MicawberNative speakers do not adhere to those so meticulously as you would like.Well, I don't care much about native speakers - many of them throw f-bombs, s-bombs wherever they go, can't spel
Paul EvdokimovYou don't judge the command of English by 'nativeness', do you?Primarily, yes. I can always tell a second-language user by his overly 'correct' grammar.
Mister MicawberI can always tell a second-language user by his overly 'correct' grammar.I'm sure you'll cope with this envy.