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Ansonguy Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

What I [wanted/want] to hear

I have made up the conversation below.

(1) I said to my father, "I love you very much. You're the most wonderful dad in the world."

He replied, "That's what I want/wanted to hear."

Some of my non-native English speaking friends think "want" is correct because "That's" is in the present tense. However, my other friends think "wanted" is correct because he just heard your words.

I am not sure who is correct. Please help me. Thank you very much.

  

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ansonguy I am not sure who is correct. They are both correct. "Want" is speaking generally.

— Anonymous

  • ansonguy I am not sure who is correct.
  • They are both correct.
  • "Want" is speaking generally.
  • "Wanted" means he was waiting for it.
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ansonguyI am not sure who is correct.

They are both correct. "Want" is speaking generally. "Wanted" means he was waiting for it.

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