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Musicgold Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Was to / will

Hi,



The following sentence discusses a past event and its consequences at the present time. I am not sure about the use of tense. Could you please correct it?



In 2004, the company entered into an agreement with the vendor to develop two prototypes. As per the agreement the vendor was to /will develop the first prototype by March 2009 and the company was to/will pay $2 million after the completion. The vendor, however, has not been able to …



Thanks,



MG.
  

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In my opinion, the "was to" 's are correct. There may be a couple of ways to look at it. "You're holding the document in your hand.

— Avangi

  • In my opinion, the "was to" 's are correct.
  • There may be a couple of ways to look at it.
  • "You're holding the document in your hand.
  • " Obviously, "was to" would not be the wording of the document - which may or may not have been written.
  • Let's say the US Constitution was written in the 1700's.
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In my opinion, the "was to" 's are correct.

There may be a couple of ways to look at it.
"You're holding the document in your hand. What are / were the terms of the agreement?" (reply) "It says you will do such and so."

Obviously, "was to" would not be the wording of the document - which may or may not have been written.

Let's say the US Consti
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Use was to. You're talking about the obligation of the vendor at the time of entering into the agreement.

CJ
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what about the WOULD in both sides ?
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Seloc@nwhat What about using the WOULD in on both sides ?

That would work too.
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Thanks a lot folks.
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