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Retsam14v Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

TENSES - HELP


Hi Everyone,

I have several sentences that I would like you to check -- and please, feel free to correct them:

1. He said that they (are/were) no longer part of the company
2. Matt mentioned that he (is/was) the decision maker for the organization.
3. She pointed out that Tony no longer (works/worked) in their department.

In sentences where there are multiple verbs, what are the rules when it comes to its tenses? If you could refer me to a website explaining this matter, or anything regarding advance english tenses, I would appreciate it. 

Thanks!

  

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Hey retsam14v, I am not sure if understand what you're asking here. In the sentences provided either of your verbs in parenthesis will suffice but will change the meaning of the sentences or require some further clarification. The choice between the two verb options will affect the time period of when the object refered to actually happened and what the situation is currently.

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  • Hey retsam14v, I am not sure if understand what you're asking here.
  • In the sentences provided either of your verbs in parenthesis will suffice but will change the meaning of the sentences or require some further clarification.
  • The choice between the two verb options will affect the time period of when the object refered to actually happened and what the situation is currently.
  • Here are your sentences.
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Hey retsam14v,

I am not sure if understand what you're asking here. In the sentences provided either of your verbs in parenthesis will suffice but will change the meaning of the sentences or require some further clarification. The choice between the two verb options will affect the time period of when the object refered to actually happened and what the situation is currently.

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Thanks Chris for this information! This is how I actually say/state things using indirect speech- but after reviewing indirect speech,I really got confused! Check this out: http://www.athabascau.ca/co
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