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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Help with sentences

I don't remember what it is.
I don't remember what it was.

I don't remember what it was you gave me.
I don't remember what it is you gave me.

Which are correct. Thanks
  

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All are correct. 'Is' refers to a present possession; 'was' refers to a past one.

— Mister Micawber

  • All are correct.
  • 'Is' refers to a present possession; 'was' refers to a past one.
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All are correct. 'Is' refers to a present possession; 'was' refers to a past one.
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So you mean I have to say

I don't remember what it is you gave me. -- If I still have the item.
I don't remember what it was you gave me. -- I don't have the item.

Correct?

I don't remember what it was you told me.
I don't remember what it is you told me.

--What about the other two? Are they right as well?
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Yes. It's a matter of viewpoint-- whether the speaker is thinking of the message then given or now remembered.
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