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Hi allWhich one of the sentences below is correct?Don't worry, l won't tell your secret to anybody, I promise.Don't worry, l don't tell your secret to anybody, I promise.

Ivanhr · Accepted Answer

The first is correct.

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks for your answer. But why is the second one is incorrect? I need an explanation.

Mister Micawber · Answer

Anonymous But why is the second one incorrect?

Because it does not refer to the future, which is what a promise always refers to.

Anonymous · Answer

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