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[yoshi-pooh]

Hi, everyone!

I'd like to ask a question about the choice between is and was.

Please take a look at the sentenses below.

1. I thought Tom was from LA. In fact, he is from Australia.

2. I'm sure Tom is/was from LA. I remember he said he was from the biggest city on the West Coast...

I understand No. 1 is correct. But in No. 2, I'm not sure which verb should be chosen. It seems like both can be correct to me.

yoshi-pooh

[myprofe]

I'm sure Tom is from LA.

I was sure Tom was from LA.
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[yoshi-pooh]

Hi, myprofe

Thanks for your reply.oshi-pooh
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