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Tamguatlay Posted 3 years ago
Grammar

How is Sama getting to the airport?

A: How is Sama getting to the airport?

B: She said that her brother is/ was giving her a lift.

Which is the correct verb?


Thanks.

  

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tamguatlay Which is the correct verb? 'was' (past), to match 'said' (past). When in doubt, use the past with 'said (that)', 'knew (that)', and 'thought (that)'.

— CalifJim

  • tamguatlay Which is the correct verb?
  • 'was' (past), to match 'said' (past).
  • When in doubt, use the past with 'said (that)', 'knew (that)', and 'thought (that)'.
  • However, she has not yet been taken to the airport, so 'is' is also correct in this case.
  • CJ
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tamguatlayWhich is the correct verb?

'was' (past), to match 'said' (past).

When in doubt, use the past with 'said (that)', 'knew (that)', and 'thought (that)'.

However, she has not yet been taken to the airport, so 'is' is also correct in this case.

CJ

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