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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

The sequence of tense

Can anyone explain to me why following sentences are correct? Should a present tense in the principle clause be followed by a present tense in the subordinate clause?

(1) I don't know when this building was built.

(2) I wonder how Jane passed the exam.

Thanks.
  

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Those are fine. That is perfectly normal tense use.

— Mister Micawber

  • Those are fine.
  • That is perfectly normal tense use.
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Those are fine. That is perfectly normal tense use.
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Hi, Mister Micawber.
Thank you for your quick response.
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