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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Present Perfect + Present/Past Confusion ????????????????????

For this sentence:

I have demonstrated that my mom was the key to my success.
I have demonstrated that my mom is the key to my success.

Can anyone tell me which is the correct construction and why???

Thanks!!!!!
  

Top answer

If your mom is still alive and functioning as a key, then either sentence will do.

— Mister Micawber

  • If your mom is still alive and functioning as a key, then either sentence will do.
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If your mom is still alive and functioning as a key, then either sentence will do.
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