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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

is/was

My friend told me that my teacher would call me in the evening, but she hasn't yet, so I texted my friend asking:

Wasn't Professor J supposed to call? Or

Isn't Professor J supposed to call?

Are both useable?

Thanks!
  

Top answer

Both are possible.

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fivejedjonBoth are possible.
What do you mean by that? How would an educated person say it?

Thanks!
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PreciousJonesWhat do you mean by that?
Either is possible.
PreciousJones How would an educated person say it?
Well, I am reasonably educated. I might say either.
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I would go with 'Isn't Professor J supposed to call?'
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PreciousJonesMy friend told me that my teacher would call me in the evening, but she hasn't yet, so I texted my friend asking:Wasn't Professor J supposed to call? OrIsn't Professor J supposed to call?Are both useable?Thanks!
If there is still time for the teacher to call, that is, the time for her to call hasn't run out yet, then I would use isn't. If i
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SurferIf there is still time for the teacher to call, that is, the time for her to call hasn't run out yet, then I would use isn't.
That's reasonable. Howver, if there is still time for the teacher to call, it's also possible to use wasn't if the texter is thinking back to the time when his/her friend told him of the call.
Surfer
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