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Debpriya De Posted 15 years ago
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"He is the greatest footballer from India."
Would this sentence be correct, if the player being talked about is retired ?
Would this sentence be correct, if the player being talked about is retired ?
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If he's still the greatest, yes.
- If he's still the greatest, yes.
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What if he is the greatest Indian footballer to have ever played the game but not the greatest at the moment ?
How should I make the statement then ? Should I use past tense or present tense ?
How should I make the statement then ? Should I use past tense or present tense ?
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My previous remark still applies. Obviously it would be wiser, since you have created such particular conditions, to itemize them in your text.
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CNN would say: "He allegedly remains the greatest footballer from India."
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