"The belt tightening comes as India's government was criticised by voters and opposition parties for raising the price of fuel more than was expected earlier in the week."

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#524158 Sat, 07 Jun 08 01:26 PM

The belt tightening comes as India's government was criticised by voters and opposition parties for raising the price of fuel more than was expected earlier in the week. (BBC)

I wonder why it isn't 'came' instead.

Thank you

PBF

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Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. But I finally realised that it is really impossible if you don't put your money where your mouth is.

Clive

#524215 Sat, 07 Jun 08 04:59 PM

Hiu,

The present tense suggests the belt-tightening is still going on.

If this all related to events 20 years ago, one would of course use the simple past.

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Present tenses, Simple past, Tenses

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#524304 Sat, 07 Jun 08 09:21 PM

I see. Thanks Clive.

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