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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

The Wife’s former name is Mary May or The Wife’s former name was Mary May

Which sentence is correct?

The Wife’s former name is Mary May
The Wife’s former name was Mary May

Thank you for your help.
  

Top answer

Hi, I wouldn't say #1 is wrong, but I prefer #2 because the focus seems to be on the past. Don''t use a capital W. Add a period.

— Clive

  • Hi, I wouldn't say #1 is wrong, but I prefer #2 because the focus seems to be on the past.
  • Don''t use a capital W.
  • Add a period.
  • Clive
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Hi,

I wouldn't say #1 is wrong, but I prefer #2 because the focus seems to be on the past.

Don''t use a capital W.

Add a period.

Clive
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