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Pleasehelp Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

IQ

He didn't know how high her IQ was. Or

He didn't know how high her IQ is.

Could the second one be used? I know the sentence is supposed to be past tense.

Thks!
  

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pleasehelp Could the second one be used? Yes. CJ

— CalifJim

  • pleasehelp Could the second one be used?
  • Yes.
  • CJ
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pleasehelpCould the second one be used?
Yes.

CJ
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Can you please explain why because I thought a sentence should always stay in the same tense.

Thanks.
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A person's IQ doesn't change.

He didn't know (then) what her IQ is (now as well as then).
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