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PreciousJones Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Soccer

One of the proudest moments in my life is after months of waiting and doubting, finally qualifying for the soccer team.

is this sentence acceptable?
  

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I think I would use past or present perfect: One of the proudest moments in my life has been / was, after months of waiting and doubt , finally qualifying for the soccer team.

— Mister Micawber

  • I think I would use past or present perfect: One of the proudest moments in my life has been / was, after months of waiting and doubt , finally qualifying for the soccer team.
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I think I would use past or present perfect:

One of the proudest moments in my life has been / was, after months of waiting and doubt, finally qualifying for the soccer team.
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Mister MicawberI think I would use past or present perfect:

One of the proudest moments in my life has been / was, after months of waiting and doubt, finally qualifying for the soccer team.
What's the difference between using is/has been/was?

Is the original sentence written by me grammatically incorrect?
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You don't know the difference between present, present perfect, and past tenses?
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Mister MicawberYou don't know the difference between present, present perfect, and past tenses?
Present perfect would be the most suitable fit in this situation then.
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