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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Historical present vs past

In casual conversation, it's acceptable when they tend to shift in the present at times.

Is it acceptable in formal writing as well and when do we use such?
A small example please.

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Anonymous Is it acceptable in formal writing as well and when do we use such? " It's clearly acceptable in novels, and in narrative descriptions of historical events. In general, you probably wouldn't use it in a term paper, but certain subjects could make it appropritate.

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  • " It's clearly acceptable in novels, and in narrative descriptions of historical events.
  • In general, you probably wouldn't use it in a term paper, but certain subjects could make it appropritate.
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AnonymousIs it acceptable in formal writing as well and when do we use such?
I think it depends on what you mean by "formal writing."
It's clearly acceptable in novels, and in narrative descriptions of historical events.

In general, you probably wouldn't use it in a term paper, but certain subjects could make it appropritate.

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