Anonymous  +  256311 Wed, 16 Aug 06 05:39 AM I've been taught that in the same sentence, the same tense should apply, but for example - 'Dr Chan emphasised that the objective of the Consortium is to serve as a united force in industry' Is the is correct? It indicates that the objective still exists even though the speaker spoke in the past. thnx.   Anonymous Tenses

	Clive  +  256319 Wed, 16 Aug 06 06:23 AM Hi, I've been taught that in the same sentence, the same tense should apply, If that's all there is to the rule, I don't agree at all. eg He told me that he will arrive tomorrow.   eg He will graduate in 2008 but he started in 2004. but for example - 'Dr Chan emphasised that the objective of the Consortium is to serve as a united force in industry' Is the is correct? It indicates that the objective still exists even though the speaker spoke in the past. Sure, sounds fine to me. Best wishes, Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,668 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo Tenses