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Aqua paint 861 Posted 9 years ago
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Past and Present Tense

Should I say,

National security concerns formed the rationale behind this order in a way that paralleled the Immigration Act of 1917.

Or...

National security concerns formed the rationale behind this order in a way that parallels the Immigration Act of 1917.


Which one is correct?

  

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aqua paint 861 Which one is correct? Both will work. The second is more likely the writer's opinion; the first is more likely the intent of the original drafters of the order.

  • aqua paint 861 Which one is correct?
  • Both will work.
  • The second is more likely the writer's opinion; the first is more likely the intent of the original drafters of the order.
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aqua paint 861Which one is correct?

Both will work. The second is more likely the writer's opinion; the first is more likely the intent of the original drafters of the order.

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