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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

tense

Hi, Please tell me if tenses are correct. I am uneasy about having one present perfect tense and the other in past tense? Is it OK? Should I make them both present perfect tenses?

Let me introduce Joe Doe. He was an officer of our organization for two years and he has done a lot of great things for us. Mr. Doe, would you come out?
  

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You might prefer: 'used to be an officer...' and 'has done .....for us since.'
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Hi, What is the difference between "was" and "used to" in the context to be used?
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AnonymousPlease tell me if tenses are correct.
They are correct. But this is what you are saying:
He was an officer for two years some time ago (and then was no longer an officer for some time).
He has done a lot of great things for us continuing to do great things up until now.
Is that what you wanted to say?
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There is know difference. "Used to" just sounds more grammatically correct in this situation
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Yes, thank you. You read my mind -- that was what I wanted to say.
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