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Knightofsports Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

there's or there was

I was planning to tell my mom a different story but then I decided there's/ was no reason to lie to her.

Should I use: There's or there was?

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Knightofsports Should I use: There's or there was? Both OK.

— Mister Micawber

  • Knightofsports Should I use: There's or there was?
  • Both OK.
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KnightofsportsShould I use: There's or there was?
Both OK.
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Mister Micawber KnightofsportsShould I use: There's or there was?Both OK.
Does there's equate to there was these days? Because if not I think I should stick with the past tense.

Thank you!
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KnightofsportsDoes there's equate to there was these days?
No. You may use either tense. If you don't like my answer, you may quietly ignore it, PJ.
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Mister Micawber KnightofsportsDoes there's equate to there was these days?No. You may use either tense. If you don't like my answer, you may quietly ignore it, PJ.
How is it that I can use there's(there is) when I'm talking about a past situation in the present time? Could you please clarify. Thank you!
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KnightofsportsHow is it that I can use there's(there is) when I'm talking about a past situation in the present time?
My (past-time) decision: "There is no reason to lie."

When I report this, I can backshift or, if the decision still holds, choose not to backshift.
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