Anonymous  +  964896 Sun, 08 Nov 09 06:03 AM What is the difference in meaning for the following sentences in pairs?   "Bill argued that Bill is innocent." "Bill argued that Bill was innocent."   "Bill stated that Bill is innocent." "Bill stated that Bill was innocent."   "Bill indicated that Bill is innocent." "Bill indicated that Bill was innocent." Anonymous

	Mister Micawber  +  965096 Sun, 08 Nov 09 11:59 AM "Bill argued/stated/indicated/protested that he is innocent."-- The jury has not yet rendered its verdict. "Bill argued/stated/indicated/protested that he was innocent."--The jury may or may not have already rendered its verdict. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,805 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Present Tenses, Past Tenses, Past Simple, Present Simple, Sentences