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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Word choice

Should it be 'need or needed'?

After several years as an instructor, I realized that to expand my horizons and develop expertise in genetics and academia, I 'need or needed' to continue my studies.

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The event ‘realized’ is in the past tense, so the need would have been assigned then. I “needed” would apply.

— Wilpeter

  • The event ‘realized’ is in the past tense, so the need would have been assigned then.
  • I “needed” would apply.
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The event ‘realized’ is in the past tense, so the need would have been assigned then. I “needed” would apply.
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wilpeterThe event ‘realized’ is in the past tense, so the need would have been assigned then. I “needed” would apply.
Got it. Thanks a lot!
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