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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
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you were

Our family just got home from a drive. And I say to my mom:

You've been very quiet on our way home. Or

You were very quiet on our way home.

WHich is the correct one? Thanks!
  

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PreciousJones WHich is the correct one? Thanks! Both are correct, but if the ride is over and completely finished, then the past tense is more appropriate.

  • PreciousJones WHich is the correct one?
  • Thanks!
  • Both are correct, but if the ride is over and completely finished, then the past tense is more appropriate.
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PreciousJonesWHich is the correct one? Thanks!
Both are correct, but if the ride is over and completely finished, then the past tense is more appropriate.

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