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New2grammar  #441853  Mon, 12 Nov 07 09:49 PM

I was hoping you could tell me who my biological father [is/was]

Which is correct?

Thanks in advance!

  
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Grammar Geek  #441857  Mon, 12 Nov 07 09:53 PM

Either one.

You seem to be talking about an event in the far past, so "was" works, but if you think of him as someone you may get to know now, then "is" works.

  
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