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Nokia Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

I thought that lady is smart

"I thought that lady is smart."
"I thought that lady was smart."

Which of these sentences is correct?
Is it because I need to use past tense in both?
Thanks.
  

Top answer

The second is correct. I can’t imagine a single practical use for #1.

— RandomGuy

  • The second is correct.
  • I can’t imagine a single practical use for #1.
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The second is correct. I can’t imagine a single practical use for #1.
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But does the second sentence imply that lady is not smart now because we used "was"?

Thanks.
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It could mean two things.

I thought she was smart. (And I still do.)
I thought she was smart. (But not anymore.)
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