Had written or has written
The teacher clarified it is not enough to read the writings about the hero to appreciate his heroism, the student must read also the writings of the hero himself had written.
Question: If "has written" instead of "had written" was used in the above sentence, would it be wrong? Thanks.
The present perfect tense is used to indicate that something that happened in the past still continues to influence the present.
The writings of the hero, referred to in the sentence, was written more than 100 years ago, and still continues to influence the present.
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red olive 901 If "has written" instead of "had written" was used in the above sentence, would it be wrong? T Not at all. The context decides it.
- red olive 901 If "has written" instead of "had written" was used in the above sentence, would it be wrong?
- T Not at all.
- The context decides it.
- If the speaker or writer wants to convey a past event influences the present, it is natural for them to use present perfect.
- But, at the same time, we must ensure the use of present tense or past is consistent in the sentence.
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red olive 901If "has written" instead of "had written" was used in the above sentence, would it be wrong? T
Not at all. The context decides it. If the speaker or writer wants to convey a past event influences the present, it is natural for them to use present perfect. But, at the same time, we must ensure the use of present tense or past is consistent in t
0Either the present or past perfect can be used. But that is not an issue in this sentence.
"Has written" implies that these writings are currently readily available and accessible.
"Had written" implies that you will have to apply some effort to find them.
The teacher clarified explained that it is not enough to read th
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