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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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Hi,
A: "Most companies I've ever worked for were generous."
B: "Most companies I ever worked for were generous."
I think A is only correct if I am still working. B (simple past) is correct both if I am still employed and if I am retired. Or do I have to cross out the word "ever" if I want to use the simple past?
Also, what if I add "except for your company" at the end? Do I need to use the past perfect?
"Most companies I had ever worked for were generous except for your company."
Thank you!!
A: "Most companies I've ever worked for were generous."
B: "Most companies I ever worked for were generous."
I think A is only correct if I am still working. B (simple past) is correct both if I am still employed and if I am retired. Or do I have to cross out the word "ever" if I want to use the simple past?
Also, what if I add "except for your company" at the end? Do I need to use the past perfect?
"Most companies I had ever worked for were generous except for your company."
Thank you!!
Top answer
Anonymous Do I need to use the past perfect? No. Most companies I have ever worked for were generous except for your company.
- Anonymous Do I need to use the past perfect?
- No.
- Most companies I have ever worked for were generous except for your company.
- Most companies I've worked for were generous except for your company.
- Anonymous I think A is only correct if I am still working.
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AnonymousDo I need to use the past perfect?No.
Most companies I have ever worked for were generous except for your company.
Most companies I've worked for were generous except for your company.
AnonymousI think A is only correct if I am still working. B (simple past) is correct both if I am still employed and if I am
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