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One of main problems in writing. When someone says something to me last night whereas the event will take place in the morning. I always get confused whether the content should be in the past. Please see example below.
She informed me yesterday that you were expecting a parcel today. I will advise her when the parcel is being delivered.
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Backshifting is optional here. You can use either "were" or "are": She informed me yesterday that you are/were expecting a parcel today. I will advise her when the parcel is being delivered.
- Backshifting is optional here.
- You can use either "were" or "are": She informed me yesterday that you are/were expecting a parcel today.
- I will advise her when the parcel is being delivered.
- Do you mean advise her or advise you ?
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Backshifting is optional here. You can use either "were" or "are":
She informed me yesterday that you are/were expecting a parcel today. I will advise her when the parcel is being delivered.
Do you mean advise her or advise you?
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