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Nightstalker Posted 20 years ago
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I have questioned this man, and I "find" him innocent.

Could anyone please explain why this sentence uses "find"(present tense), but not "found"(past tense)?
  

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Hi Nightstalker, Perhaps we can look at it this way: I have questioned this man I "find" him innocent

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  • Hi Nightstalker, Perhaps we can look at it this way: I have questioned this man I "find" him innocent
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Hi Nightstalker,

Perhaps we can look at it this way:

I have questioned this man

I "find" him innocent
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NightstalkerCould anyone please explain why this sentence uses "find"(present tense), but not "found"(past tense)?
The question would be something like "what are your findings?" or "what is the present result of your investigation?"

The answer is like saying "I found and still find him innocent.", but the fi
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