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SuperESL Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

past tense

Hi,

If I tell people a story about my past and then I want to emphasize that what I have told them is the truth, should say:

"This rundown, by the way, is the truth." or
"This rundown, by the way, was the truth." ?

Thank you
  

Top answer

'Rundown' is not a suitable word. It's more of an analysis. I suggest simply This is/was a true story.

— Clive

  • 'Rundown' is not a suitable word.
  • It's more of an analysis.
  • I suggest simply This is/was a true story.
  • Clive
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'Rundown' is not a suitable word. It's more of an analysis.

I suggest simply This is/was a true story.

Clive
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Thank you. My focus is on the choice between is / was. Does it matter which one I use?
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SuperESLThank you. My focus is on the choice between is / was. Does it matter which one I use?
No, it doesn't.
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