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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Is vs. was
A. Another accomplishment I am most proud of is the contribution I made to my past employer.
B. Another accomplishment I am most proud of was the contribution I made to my past employer.
1. Which is correct above?
2. Is it A because I am proud at present of the accomplishment and it is consistent with the simple present "am" before it?
3. Or is it B because the accomplishment/contribution was made in the past and is consistent with "made" after it?
4. If my interpretations are incorrect, what is the difference?
5. Which would you choose for an interview?
Please advise. Thank you.
B. Another accomplishment I am most proud of was the contribution I made to my past employer.
1. Which is correct above?
2. Is it A because I am proud at present of the accomplishment and it is consistent with the simple present "am" before it?
3. Or is it B because the accomplishment/contribution was made in the past and is consistent with "made" after it?
4. If my interpretations are incorrect, what is the difference?
5. Which would you choose for an interview?
Please advise. Thank you.
Top answer
Another accomplishment I am most proud of is the contribution I made to my past employer. This is correct for the reason you give above in answer 2. You are proud now of something you did in the past.
- Another accomplishment I am most proud of is the contribution I made to my past employer.
- This is correct for the reason you give above in answer 2.
- You are proud now of something you did in the past.
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Another accomplishment I am most proud of is the contribution I made to my past employer.
This is correct for the reason you give above in answer 2. You are proud now of something you did in the past. Using wasis incorrect in this sentence so do not use it in an interview (or anywhere else!!).
This is correct for the reason you give above in answer 2. You are proud now of something you did in the past. Using wasis incorrect in this sentence so do not use it in an interview (or anywhere else!!).
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Thank you, WendyW. I now understand.
That was really helpful. Cheers.
That was really helpful. Cheers.
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