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Uktous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Past or present tense ?

Hi,

Background:
I obtained the prize last year, but I am describing my achievement (the prize) now.

Question:
For each of the 5 "is/was" in my paragraph, will you use it or was?

Paragraph:
The second achievement is/was my Academic Prize.

It is/was the reward of my effort over the 4 years spent for my BSc.

This is/was awarded to students with good academic results.

This is/was the evidence that I am/was one of the best students at the ABC University.

Thanks
  

Top answer

The second achievement is/ was my Academic Prize. It is/ was the reward of my effort over the 4 years spent for my BSc. This is /was awarded to students with good academic results.

— CalifJim

  • The second achievement is/ was my Academic Prize.
  • It is/ was the reward of my effort over the 4 years spent for my BSc.
  • This is /was awarded to students with good academic results.
  • This is /was the evidence that I am/ was one of the best students at the ABC University.
  • CJ
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The second achievement is/was my Academic Prize.

It is/was the reward of my effort over the 4 years spent for my BSc.

This is/was awarded to students with good academic results.
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Hi,

The second achievement was my Academic Prize.
I am describing what achievement I have now, why do you use "was"?
Is it because i obtained this achievement in the past?

It was the reward of my effort over the 4 years spent for my BSc.
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