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Tamguatlay Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Which verbs should I use?
Maybe, the driver thought he had a good reason for his irresponsible behaviour, namely my taking my sweet time in getting off the bus, as he was not convinced that I am/was still recovering from the injury. This is/was because he did not get off the bus to take a look at my injured scarred leg. If he had done so, I am/was sure he would have apologised to me.
1. For 'am/was', I wonder which verb to use because I am still recovering from my injury.
2. In the case of 'is/was' I think it should be 'was', but I am not sure.
3. As for 'am/was', I think it should be 'was', but am also not certain.
Thanks.
1. For 'am/was', I wonder which verb to use because I am still recovering from my injury.
2. In the case of 'is/was' I think it should be 'was', but I am not sure.
3. As for 'am/was', I think it should be 'was', but am also not certain.
Thanks.
Top answer
1. The verb here should be "was," as everything in the sentence is in past time. However, some writers might use the present tense, "is," here, for effect.
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- The verb here should be "was," as everything in the sentence is in past time.
- However, some writers might use the present tense, "is," here, for effect.
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- Although the action is in past time, here the verb "is" would typically be used.
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1. The verb here should be "was," as everything in the sentence is in past time. However, some writers might use the present tense, "is," here, for effect.
2. Although the action is in past time, here the verb "is" would typically be used. The reason is that the phrase "this is because..." is almost idiomatic and is used in this form regardless of the time frame of the action.
2. Although the action is in past time, here the verb "is" would typically be used. The reason is that the phrase "this is because..." is almost idiomatic and is used in this form regardless of the time frame of the action.
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