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Re: Present tense in subordinate clause
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Mary Ann Black <[log in to unmask]>
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Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Mon, 17 Nov 1997 17:51:50 -0500
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What would be wrong with saying " has walked off."  It seems to me that the
present perfect fits here since technically  the person would have picked up
the silver before leaving the room.  What do you think?
Mary Ann Black

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