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Which is the correct one, with the simple past or present perfect. It has been a while since I tried/have tried to contact him.I think the simple past is the common one, but please confirm.

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

Anonymous simple past ... please confirm.

Confirmed.

CJ

Anonymous · Answer

CalifJim Anonymous simple past ... please confirm.Confirmed.CJ

Thanks CJ!

Would it also be correct and no difference in meaning if I used 'contacting' instead of 'to contact'?

CalifJim · Answer

AnonymousWould it also be correct and no difference in meaning if I used 'contacting' instead of 'to contact'?

Yes.

CJ

Anonymous · Answer

CalifJim AnonymousWould it also be correct and no difference in meaning if I used 'contacting' instead of 'to contact'?Yes.CJ

Thanks again, CJ.

I feel my writing skills has improved a little bit. Thanks to you guys.

Is the use of 'has' after skills correct or should it be 'have'? Questions and doubts keep coming up as I write.

Should 'writing skills' take a singular or plural verb? (Has or have; is or are)

CalifJim · Answer

AnonymousI feel my writing skills ~~has~~ have improved a little bit.

You should know this by now. I think you just like to "hear yourself talk".

CJ

Anonymous · Answer

CalifJim AnonymousI feel my writing skills has have improved a little bit.You should know this by now. I think you just like to "hear yourself talk".CJ

Thanks. I really don't like to hear myself talk, I just doubt myself a lot.

CalifJim · Answer

Anonymousdoubt myself

Well, stop it! Confidence!

CJ

Anonymous · Answer

CalifJimWell, stop it! Confidence!

I'll try my best. Thanks, CJ.

I have questions regarding a sentence that I would like you to help me with:

We 'were or are' so honored by the visit of Mr. CJ 'today at our new restaurant or at our new restaurant today' .

1. Which word should be used 'were or are'?
2. Should the word 'today' be used first or at the end?

Lastly, Have I written this sentence correctly, specifically the inclusion of the word 'with' at the end: "I have questions regarding a sentence that I would like you to help me with".

Many thanks in advance.

CalifJim · Answer

Anonymous1. Which word should be used 'were or are'?

Is Mr. CJ still there at the restaurant? Use 'are'.
Has Mr. CJ already left the restaurant? Use 'were'.

Anonymous2. Should the word 'today' be used first or at the end?

End.

AnonymousI have questions regarding a sentence that I would like you to help me with

Correct as written.

CJ

Anonymous · Answer

CalifJimCorrect as written.

I can't thank you enough, CJ.

I need to start building some confidence!!

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