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Sitifan Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Tense in since clause, come into contact
1. Since I came into contact with chess, it has had a fascination for me.
2. Since I have come into contact with chess, it has had a fascination for me.
Which of the above sentences is correct?
2. Since I have come into contact with chess, it has had a fascination for me.
Which of the above sentences is correct?
Top answer
Sentence 1 is better. Sentence 2 may not be wrong (I'm not sure), but it is unnecessarily wordy. Suggestions: Ever since I came into contact with chess, it has fascinated me.
- Sentence 1 is better.
- Sentence 2 may not be wrong (I'm not sure), but it is unnecessarily wordy.
- Suggestions: Ever since I came into contact with chess, it has fascinated me.
- Ever since I discovered chess, I have been fascinated by it.
- Ever since I first discovered it, I have been fascinated by chess .
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Sentence 1 is better. Sentence 2 may not be wrong (I'm not sure), but it is unnecessarily wordy. Suggestions:
Ever since I came into contact with chess, it has fascinated me.
Ever since I discovered chess, I have been fascinated by it.
Ever since I first discovered it, I have been fascinated by chess. (Subject at end of sentence.)
I have
Ever since I came into contact with chess, it has fascinated me.
Ever since I discovered chess, I have been fascinated by it.
Ever since I first discovered it, I have been fascinated by chess. (Subject at end of sentence.)
I have
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