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BMO
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 Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:13 am Post subject: Past or present tense. |
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The following is from a Taiwanese English discussion forum, thanks:
The correct sentence:
Depending on the source, the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of Round Table takes place either in the French region of Brittany or in parts of England.
Is the past tense also correct? Can the sentence be written in both present and past tenses?
Thanks in advance for your kind advice.
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bud
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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| "The legend of... took place..?" It makes logical sense, but I think it is customary to talk about stories in the present tense. |
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BMO
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| Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks a lot, Bud.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:45 am Post subject: |
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| You're always welcome! |
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