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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
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said or says?
which is correct?
teacher says the world is round or teacher said the world is round?
give me an explanation, please???
thanks in advance...
teacher says the world is round or teacher said the world is round?
give me an explanation, please???
thanks in advance...
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The teacher said/says that the world is round. Use said if you wish to express the fact that the teacher made the statement at a time in the past. e.
- The teacher said/says that the world is round.
- Use said if you wish to express the fact that the teacher made the statement at a time in the past.
- e.
- would also say it at any time in the past, present or future.
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The teacher said/says that the world is round.
Use said if you wish to express the fact that the teacher made the statement at a time in the past.
Use says if you wish to express the fact that the teacher has made the statement and holds the belief, i.e. would also say it at any time in the past, present or future.
Use said if you wish to express the fact that the teacher made the statement at a time in the past.
Use says if you wish to express the fact that the teacher has made the statement and holds the belief, i.e. would also say it at any time in the past, present or future.
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