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el7jake
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 Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:45 am Post subject: which of these sentences is correct? |
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Which of these sentences is correct, and why?
I would be happier if I knew where he was.
I would be happier if I knew where he is.
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Bob S.
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Location: So. Cal
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:17 am Post subject: Re: which of these sentences is correct? |
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Both are correct, depending on context.
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| I would be happier if I knew where he was. |
He had gone there, and now he is back, but he didn't say where he had been.
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| I would be happier if I knew where he is. |
He has gone and is still there now.
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