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Knightofsports Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Had/has

I found an old letter from Jenny and it has her address on the envelope.

Should it be had even though the address is still on the envelope.

Please explain. Thank you!
  

Top answer

Knightofsports I found an old letter from Jenny and it has her address on the envelope. Should it be had even though the address is still on the envelope. Both are OK.

— Mister Micawber

  • Knightofsports I found an old letter from Jenny and it has her address on the envelope.
  • Should it be had even though the address is still on the envelope.
  • Both are OK.
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KnightofsportsI found an old letter from Jenny and it has her address on the envelope. Should it be had even though the address is still on the envelope.
Both are OK.
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Mister Micawber KnightofsportsI found an old letter from Jenny and it has her address on the envelope. Should it be had even though the address is still on the envelope.Both are OK.
Mister Micawber KnightofsportsI found an old letter from Jenny and it has her address on the envelope. Should it be had even though the address is still on
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KnightofsportsCould you please elaborate as to why has is okay? Because I thought we should always stick to one test especially when talking about a past event.
We have gone over this dozens of times in your previous incarnation. It's like talking to a wall, and I don't want to waste any more time at it.
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Mister Micawber KnightofsportsCould you please elaborate as to why has is okay? Because I thought we should always stick to one test especially when talking about a past event.We have gone over this dozens of times in your previous incarnation. It's like talking to a wall, and I don't want to waste any more time at it.
I don't know what you're talking about.
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KnightofsportsI don't know what you're talking about. Have we met?
Yes, PJ.
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Mister Micawber KnightofsportsI don't know what you're talking about. Have we met?Yes, PJ.
Mister Micawber KnightofsportsI don't know what you're talking about. Have we met?Yes, PJ.
Because if it's still true(address on the envelope) then I don't have to backshift, but some people still do, even if it's a past event.
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KnightofsportsBecause if it's still true(address on the envelope) then I don't have to backshift, but some people still do, even if it's a past event.Is this correct?
That's right.
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