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Avid learner Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Present or past perfect

Hi,

Should I use had walked or have walked in the example below?

Despite the fact that over 99% of all lives that ................ the earth are now gone, life persists."

Thanks in advance, AL

  

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1. There is nothing there that establishes a specific reference point in the past. 2.

— CalifJim

  • 1.
  • There is nothing there that establishes a specific reference point in the past.
  • 2.
  • The sentence has "are now gone", which indicates a focus on the present.
  • Therefore, you need 'have walked'.
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1. There is nothing there that establishes a specific reference point in the past.
2. The sentence has "are now gone", which indicates a focus on the present.

Therefore, you need 'have walked'.

CJ

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