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Levis1 Posted 9 years ago
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was/is

Can you say this: We didn't have that great a time because my dad was/is the hospital.

Talking about a yesterday and my dad's still in the hospital.

Are both OK?
  

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levis1 Are both OK? Yes, but I'd go with 'is'. CJ

  • levis1 Are both OK?
  • Yes, but I'd go with 'is'.
  • CJ
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levis1Are both OK?
Yes, but I'd go with 'is'.

CJ
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We didn't have that great a time because my dad is in the hospital.

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