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Vsuresh Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

is or was

Hi

Please tell me if 'is' is acceptable here.

Abraham Lincoln is my favorite leader.

Do we need to use was as the leader is no more?
  

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vsuresh Do we need to use was as the leader is no more? No. You must not use 'was' unless Lincoln is no longer your favorite leader.

— CalifJim

  • vsuresh Do we need to use was as the leader is no more?
  • No.
  • You must not use 'was' unless Lincoln is no longer your favorite leader.
  • CJ
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vsureshDo we need to use was as the leader is no more?
No. You must not use 'was' unless Lincoln is no longer your favorite leader.

CJ
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