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Jack112 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Wanted / Want

Are these correct? What do they mean?

1. I'm installing a new bathroom in my basement and wanted to know if you need to run "riser's" to the toilet supply.
2. I'm installing a new bathroom in my basement and wanted to know if you needed to run "riser's" to the toilet supply.

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Both are correct, and they mean the same thing. "wanted" is framed in what may be called 'the past of politeness'. The verb "need" in the IF-clause can match the present tense of "I'm installing" or the past tense "wanted", as you wish.

— CalifJim

  • Both are correct, and they mean the same thing.
  • "wanted" is framed in what may be called 'the past of politeness'.
  • The verb "need" in the IF-clause can match the present tense of "I'm installing" or the past tense "wanted", as you wish.
  • CJ
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Both are correct, and they mean the same thing.
"wanted" is framed in what may be called 'the past of politeness'.

The verb "need" in the IF-clause can match the present tense of "I'm installing" or the past tense "wanted", as you wish.

CJ
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