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Wowenglish Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Get/got
I wonder if there is a little difference in meaning between "1" and "2"
1. It's about time you get up.
2. It's about time you got up.
1. It's about time you get up.
2. It's about time you got up.
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The second is correct. (the usage of got up here is called the subjunctive) You say this to express a wish/suggestion that he/she gets up.
- The second is correct.
- (the usage of got up here is called the subjunctive) You say this to express a wish/suggestion that he/she gets up.
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The second is correct. (the usage of got up here is called the subjunctive)
You say this to express a wish/suggestion that he/she gets up.
You say this to express a wish/suggestion that he/she gets up.
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