jack112  +  204575 Thu, 09 Mar 06 09:59 AM When using present perfect, does the latter part of the sentence tense need to match my present perfect usage? 1. I have spent 2 hours cleaning my car. Indeed, it was tiring. 2. I have spent 2 hours cleaning my car. Indeed, it has been tiring. Thanks. jack112 Joined on Thu, Jul 22 2004 Regular Member 715 Tenses, Present Perfect

	CalifJim  +  204598 Thu, 09 Mar 06 12:08 PM It is usual to match tenses in the case you present, but if you decide not to, it would certainly not be considered a serious error.  In everyday conversation, it is fairly common to have a mix of tenses such as the one shown in your first example.  For most people the change of tense would go practically unnoticed. CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,383 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche Conversations, Tenses