I hope you understand what I says/said
context:
two mins ago, I gave my opinions to a friend.
which one is correct when I talk to him next time?
a. I hope you understand what I says
b. I hope you understand what I said
If it is 'a', my reason: although two mins ago, I think the conversation is almost just now, so I use present tense.
If it is 'b', my reason: two mins ago, so I may use past tense.
Or are both acceptable?
Thanks!
Top answer
a. I hope you understand what I say / am saying b. I hope you understand what I said / have said ( a) indicates that you are not finished and are going to continue talking.
- a.
- I hope you understand what I say / am saying b.
- I hope you understand what I said / have said ( a) indicates that you are not finished and are going to continue talking.
- Perhaps not right away, but maybe more later on.
- Perhaps you want the other person to think about it carefully.
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a. I hope you understand what I say / am saying
b. I hope you understand what I said / have said
( a) indicates that you are not finished and are going to continue talking. Perhaps not right away, but maybe more later on. Perhaps you want the other person to think about it carefully.
( b) indicates that you have finished the point you wanted to make.
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