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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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Would + tenses?

Should it be 'there is nothing' or 'there was nothing'?

"He would compliment her even though there’s nothing worth loving about her."

Thank you.
  

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Anonymous Should it be 'there is nothing' or 'there was nothing'? "Thank you. " The present tense indicates that she has no qualities worthy of love.

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  • Anonymous Should it be 'there is nothing' or 'there was nothing'?
  • "Thank you.
  • " The present tense indicates that she has no qualities worthy of love.
  • Also the "would compliment" can reference any time - past, present, or future.
  • It tells us that he has a very gracious character, and compliments people even if their character is less than meritorious.
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Anonymous Should it be 'there is nothing' or 'there was nothing'? "He would compliment her even though there’s nothing worth loving about her."Thank you.
"He would compliment her even though there’s nothing worth loving about her."
The present tense indicates that she has no qualities worthy of love. Also the
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