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LuLu007 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Knew vs. know

Hello. I was in a recent conversation with a fellow co-worker. I tried to explain to him that I know the sister of our new co-worker by saying the following:

"I knew her sister a long time ago. We went to college together." I am now second guessing myself and am wondering if I had said "I know her sister from a long time ago. We went to college together."

I would think that the second one is correct since I still currently know her. Anyways, I am grateful for finding this forum to gather feedback as I am trying to improve my English. Thank you.

  

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LuLu007 I knew know her sister from a long time ago. We went to college together. Yes, the sentence above is what you should have said.

— CalifJim

  • LuLu007 I knew know her sister from a long time ago.
  • We went to college together.
  • Yes, the sentence above is what you should have said.
  • You say that you know her sister, and you say that you met her a long time ago.
  • CJ
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LuLu007I knew know her sister from a long time ago. We went to college together.

Yes, the sentence above is what you should have said. You say that you know her sister, and you say that you met her a long time ago.

CJ

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