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Idontknowenglish Posted 15 years ago
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How to narrate a story or history, whether in present or past?
how to narrate a story or history, whether in present or past?
scenario 1
suppose i am going tell story of monument.......
whether can start like: it was built in 1950..... or it is built in 1950
scenario 2
if a monument is destroyed but ruines still there
whether can start like: it was built in 1950..... or it is built in 1950
please help me, i am just confused with past and present......
scenario 1
suppose i am going tell story of monument.......
whether can start like: it was built in 1950..... or it is built in 1950
scenario 2
if a monument is destroyed but ruines still there
whether can start like: it was built in 1950..... or it is built in 1950
please help me, i am just confused with past and present......
Top answer
Narrative stories (usually fiction) should be written in the present tense. If you are writing a non-fiction historical account, then past tense is appropriate. "
- Narrative stories (usually fiction) should be written in the present tense.
- If you are writing a non-fiction historical account, then past tense is appropriate.
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Narrative stories (usually fiction) should be written in the present tense.
If you are writing a non-fiction historical account, then past tense is appropriate.
Your specific statement needs to read: "It was built in 1950."
If you are writing a non-fiction historical account, then past tense is appropriate.
Your specific statement needs to read: "It was built in 1950."
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