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Vsuresh Posted 15 years ago
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Grammar

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What is the reason behind the rule which says present tense should be used in newspaper headlines?
  

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There is no rule, Suresh. It is simply journalistic practice. The 'historical present' makes the story more immediate for the reader, that is all.

— Mister Micawber

  • There is no rule, Suresh.
  • It is simply journalistic practice.
  • The 'historical present' makes the story more immediate for the reader, that is all.
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There is no rule, Suresh. It is simply journalistic practice. The 'historical present' makes the story more immediate for the reader, that is all.
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Thank You very much, Mister Micawber.
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