[he always wanted] or [he always wants]
I have made up the example below.
(1) Last year, Jack was promoted to senior manager. That was one of the many dreams he always wanted to fulfill.
My non-native English speaking friends think I should say "he always wants" because of the word, always, is used in that sentence. Their revision is given below.
(2) Last year, Jack was promoted to senior manager. That was one of the many dreams he always wants to fulfill.
Who is correct? Please help me. Thank you very much.
Top answer
You need (1). 'always' is not restricted to the present tense. It's very common in the past as well.
- You need (1).
- 'always' is not restricted to the present tense.
- It's very common in the past as well.
- He always dressed in dark clothing and walked in a hunched-over manner.
- Like so many other solo diners, I always resorted to that old standby, the book.
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You need (1).
'always' is not restricted to the present tense. It's very common in the past as well.
He always dressed in dark clothing and walked in a hunched-over manner.
Like so many other solo diners, I always resorted to that old standby, the book.
Mr Blair's conference speeches always included some jokes.
CJ
0He had always wanted. (Past perfect covers the period up to a point in the past - the day he was promoted to senior manager. This sentence does not concern itself with what has been true since then).
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