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Sailsofoblivion Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
"Led" or "Has Led" difference
Hi, I was just wondering, in this instance, would “has led” or simply “led” be grammatically correct in the final line?
If either… It’s a bit awkward, I know, but I want the sentence to at least make sense.
In time, my heartache dissipates
As the black lake reveals its secret
And whispers a cryptic, hallowed truth
That led me to the embrace of death.
Thanks in advance!
If either… It’s a bit awkward, I know, but I want the sentence to at least make sense.
In time, my heartache dissipates
As the black lake reveals its secret
And whispers a cryptic, hallowed truth
That led me to the embrace of death.
Thanks in advance!
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sailsofoblivion was just wondering, in this instance, would “has led” or simply “led” be grammatically correct in the final line? Neither seems right, since the rest is in simple present. Use simple present or recast the other verbs.
- sailsofoblivion was just wondering, in this instance, would “has led” or simply “led” be grammatically correct in the final line?
- Neither seems right, since the rest is in simple present.
- Use simple present or recast the other verbs.
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sailsofoblivion was just wondering, in this instance, would “has led” or simply “led” be grammatically correct in the final line?Neither seems right, since the rest is in simple present. Use simple present or recast the other verbs.
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In this instance, would you say that 'leads' is the simple present tense?
In time, my heartache dissipates
As the black lake reveals its secret
And whispers a cryptic, hallowed truth
That leads me to the embrace of death.
In time, my heartache dissipates
As the black lake reveals its secret
And whispers a cryptic, hallowed truth
That leads me to the embrace of death.
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sailsofoblivionIn this instance, would you say that 'leads' is the simple present tense?In any instance, it would be the simple present tense.
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Would you say that, in full, this piece makes sense? It's old, but I feel like it's not worth giving up on, so I don't mind editing it, if need be. It's the first two sentances which I am a little "iffy" about.
These waters have imprisoned me
Within a dream bereft of colour
And a world of no absolution
That merely mocks the sorrow of youth.
For my tears have fallen, alone,
These waters have imprisoned me
Within a dream bereft of colour
And a world of no absolution
That merely mocks the sorrow of youth.
For my tears have fallen, alone,
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Overall, I find it too vague and sentimental, with no real incisiveness. I would abandon it and begin to think more concretely and with immediacy and impact.
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