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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Tenses aren't in accord what does this mean
Does this mean anything to you grammar experts?
The tenses aren't in accord. When using the past tense, stick with the past tense. Don't mix tenses.
Regards,
The tenses aren't in accord. When using the past tense, stick with the past tense. Don't mix tenses.
Regards,
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Yes, this means a great deal. I am not a grammar expert, but this statement expresses a general rule in writing and speaking English. Are you looking for examples of incorrectly mixing tenses? Is that it?
John
John
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Hi,
Your meaning comes across, but in practice, even careful speakers and writers do not really abide by this statement
at all times.
For example:
She thought Ann was a talented author. vs. She thought Ann is a talented author.
Both versions can mean the same thing. The second one is commonly heard, and I would not consider
Your meaning comes across, but in practice, even careful speakers and writers do not really abide by this statement
at all times.
For example:
She thought Ann was a talented author. vs. She thought Ann is a talented author.
Both versions can mean the same thing. The second one is commonly heard, and I would not consider
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Helo JohnParis,
Is it idiomatic to say
The tenses aren't in accord.
The tense aren't in accordance.
The tenses aren't compatible.
The tenses do not concur.
Is it idiomatic to say
The tenses aren't in accord.
The tense aren't in accordance.
The tenses aren't compatible.
The tenses do not concur.
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