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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Present tense

Ex: He comes late, so it is only fair that he take the back seat.
He comes late, so it is only fair that he takes the back seat.
Which is right in present tense, take or takes?

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Anonymous Which is right in present tense, take or takes? Both are in use. In more formal writing, some would use the subjunctive 'take', but that is unnecessary.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Which is right in present tense, take or takes?
  • Both are in use.
  • In more formal writing, some would use the subjunctive 'take', but that is unnecessary.
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AnonymousWhich is right in present tense, take or takes?
Both are in use. In more formal writing, some would use the subjunctive 'take', but that is unnecessary.
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Thanks very much, sir.
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