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Pleasehelp Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Noticed

I noticed that there were so many expats in Mongolia. Or

I noticed that there are so many expats in Mongolia.

Which sentence is correct?

Noticed is in the past tense but do I have to follow it 'were'?
  

Top answer

Both are fine. The first regresses with the main verb; the second is also fine if the ex-pats are still there.

  • Both are fine.
  • The first regresses with the main verb; the second is also fine if the ex-pats are still there.
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Both are fine. The first regresses with the main verb; the second is also fine if the ex-pats are still there.

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