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Soheil1 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Foced was was forced?

Hi
Was the used of 'was' forced in:

Those were the days of never—ending attacks and blood—soaked boards, and even Morphy could not properly handle closed positions in which pawn play was the critical factor.

instead of 'is'?
Thanks in advace
  

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soheil1HiWas the used of 'was' forced in:Those were the days of never—ending attacks and blood—soaked boards, and even Morphy could not properly handle closed positions in which **** play was the critical factor. instead of 'is'?Thanks in advace
The clause Those were the days puts the whole context into the past, hence **** play was the...

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