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Sesquipedalian101 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Past Form for a Future Event

Dear teachers and friends,

In the following sentence, why is the verb "discuss" in the past form when the event that the speaker is talking about has not happened yet?

"Please let us know if you need any help. In case you can't make the meeting tonight, I'll let you know what we discussed".

Thank you very much.

  

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By the time the speaker can let you know, the discussion will have to be already finished and in the past. CJ

— CalifJim

  • By the time the speaker can let you know, the discussion will have to be already finished and in the past.
  • CJ
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By the time the speaker can let you know, the discussion will have to be already finished and in the past.

CJ

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