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Liveinjapan Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Sequence of tenses

"When I was a child, I told my parents that I wanted to become an actor when I grew up."

Suppose that the speaker is an actor and in his 40s or so, is this sequence of tenses possible?

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Yes, indeed. And also when he is in his teens.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, indeed.
  • And also when he is in his teens.
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Yes, indeed. And also when he is in his teens.
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Thanks so much, Mr M.

"grow" is also possible here but not commoner, right?
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