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CliveNo.[ checkups is one word ].Clive

Thanks, so necessary can function as the past tense word 'required'?

Necessary is an adjective. In that particular sentence, it has a similar meaning to the past participle required.

fivejedjonNecessary is an adjective. In that particular sentence, it has a similar meaning to the past participle required.

I see, thanks. I thought that 'required' is simple past. Isn't it?

I would also like to know if I used 'is' in my first question sentence correctly:

To indicate that the event 'is' in the past?

Or should I have

'Required' is a past participle in the sentence Routine check ups were done, if required.

I would use was rather than is in I thought that 'required' ... simple past.

fivejedjon'Required' is a past participle in the sentence Routine check ups were done, if required.I would use was rather than is in I thought that 'required' ... simple past.

Thanks. What about in this sentence:

Is it necessary to use 'was' before necessary to indicate that the event (is) in the past?

Which one should I have used here? Is th

Clive'Necessary' does not by itself convey a tense.Consider these correct examples.eg Tom cooked dinner, if necessary.eg Tom cooks dinner, if necessary.eg Tom will cook dinner, if necessary.Clive

So you mean it is correct in all of your examples, since it does not convey a tense, right?

fivejedjon'Required' is a past participle in the sentence Routine check ups were done, if required.I would use was rather than is in I thought that 'required' ... simple past.

Teacher please answer this question.

What about in this sentence:

Is it necessary to use 'was' before necessary to indicate that the event (is) in the past?

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So you mean it is correct in all of your examples, since it does not convey a tense, right?
Riight.