In Simple past^x, Literature^x

Kooyeen wrote:This is like the tenth time I ask but... I don't give up! (never!) I see it is ok in that context, but what about some other contexts? Could someone give me some other examples where "now" means "this time" and the simple past can be used?What about my previous examples?Thanks...

Hi Bokeh, Becasue of your reply, it made me take a second look at the original question. I also did some research and found this paper written on the subject of Semantic Composition of Subjunctive Conditionals by Michela Ippolito of MIT/Tübingen University. I am not completely sure if I...

Welkins2139 wrote: Marius Hancu wrote: Welkins2139 wrote:According to Michael Swan, we use a simple present perfect tense in sentences like that. Could you give some of Swan's examples? This is the first time that I've heard her sing. Page 424. Indeed, it is there, in the past time (5):...

Nef wrote: Hi, Aperisic I think I understand why you prefer the original sentence using present perfect tense, rather than the original sentence using simple past tense. But there is nothing wrong with using the simple past tense itself. If you want to be very clear about the time you saw...

Hi Paco, It is a little thought-provoking, although it's a reasonably common construction, at least in literature. It would be uncommon to speak this way. Here's what I think. The NAZI party first met in 1921. The nightmare had begun. Obviously, one could just use simple past, so what does...

Morning, Non Con-- 'Better'? I would probably use the past perfect here if I were writing a thesis, a careful formal letter, or a piece of literature (and I think I would be overconservative in doing so). What would I say if I were talking about my wierd friend, Jack? 'Jack sang in the park...