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Abil Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
It is about time
It is about time we did or It is about time we do.
I know the first construction to be grammatically correct. But I often come across sentences that follow the second one. Is that correct? Thanks
I know the first construction to be grammatically correct. But I often come across sentences that follow the second one. Is that correct? Thanks
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I would consider either one correct. It seems to me that many people prefer the first, but both are used quite often. CJ
- I would consider either one correct.
- It seems to me that many people prefer the first, but both are used quite often.
- CJ
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I would consider either one correct. It seems to me that many people prefer the first, but both are used quite often.
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In BrE the past tense is used. I wonder whether the same applies in AmE.
It is high time that the Wildlife Department addresses the problem of animal ownership. (incorrect)
It is high time that the Wildlife Department addressed the problem of animal ownership. (correct)
After it is (about/high) time that use the past tense (not the pre
It is high time that the Wildlife Department addresses the problem of animal ownership. (incorrect)
It is high time that the Wildlife Department addressed the problem of animal ownership. (correct)
After it is (about/high) time that use the past tense (not the pre
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