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Jonathan Mak Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Tense Problem!!

1. If someone shows me a video
and what should he ask?
You got a choice here :
a) Did you like the video?
b) Do you like the video?

And Why? Please explain for me .

2. Then what should I reply ?
You got a choice here:
a) I like it
b) I liked it
And why? Please explain for me.

At the end , thanks for your help. Emotion: smile
  

Top answer

The past tense versions refer to your impression/reaction as you were watching the video in the past. The present tense versions would better apply to an ongoing series on TV. They could also apply to a creative work.

— Avangi

  • The past tense versions refer to your impression/reaction as you were watching the video in the past.
  • The present tense versions would better apply to an ongoing series on TV.
  • They could also apply to a creative work.
  • You may be a member of a team which has produced the video.
  • You may be asked or be asking if the work has been successfully produced.
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The past tense versions refer to your impression/reaction as you were watching the video in the past.

The present tense versions would better apply to an ongoing series on TV.

They could also apply to a creative work. You may be a member of a team which has produced the video.
You may be asked or be asking if the work has been successfully produced.
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