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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Was the reason vs. is the reason
A. I created and placed a control in the system. This was actually one of the reasons (that) I received a recognition award last year.
B. I created and placed a control in the system. This is actually one of the reasons (that) I received a recognition award last year.
1. Which of the above is correct? I'm more inclined to using 'was' because the other verbs in the context are in the simple past. I'm not sure, though.
2. Is B with 'is' also correct since reasons are usually eternally true?
3. If both are possible, which is commonly uttered by native speakers?
4. Is 'that' optional in sentence? I was thinking of using 'why', but I've read it's redundant.
B. I created and placed a control in the system. This is actually one of the reasons (that) I received a recognition award last year.
1. Which of the above is correct? I'm more inclined to using 'was' because the other verbs in the context are in the simple past. I'm not sure, though.
2. Is B with 'is' also correct since reasons are usually eternally true?
3. If both are possible, which is commonly uttered by native speakers?
4. Is 'that' optional in sentence? I was thinking of using 'why', but I've read it's redundant.
Top answer
1-- Both can be used. A is more natural. Your reasoning is good.
- 1-- Both can be used.
- A is more natural.
- Your reasoning is good.
- 2-- Yes.
- 3-- A 4-- Yes.
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1-- Both can be used. A is more natural. Your reasoning is good.
2-- Yes.
3-- A
4-- Yes. 'Why' is considered redundant or poor style by many grammarians (including me), but it is accepted by many others; just don't use it in formal writing, I suggest.
2-- Yes.
3-- A
4-- Yes. 'Why' is considered redundant or poor style by many grammarians (including me), but it is accepted by many others; just don't use it in formal writing, I suggest.
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I'm happy all my questions have been answered. Thanks a lot, MM.
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