FalaGringo
Junior Member
- Joined
- May 28, 2021
- Member Type
- Interested in Language
- Native Language
- English
- Home Country
- UK
- Current Location
- England
In many languages I believe it is possible to mix the past with the present in certain situations, however I don't think this is possible in English, we tend to speak in the past tense even though it has relevance to the present.
Types of sentences I see on a daily basis
20 Animals you didn't know exited. (The animals still exist today)
All of my ex's were Asian. (They are still Asian to this day, none of them have passed away)
If you knew where I lived, you wouldn't want to come and visit me. (I haven't moved houses)
I spoke to a beautiful blonde lady yesterday, she was Italian. (She is still Italian)
This country is beautiful, i had no idea it existed. (The country still exists)
Types of sentences that would work in other languages (if they were not written in English of course)
20 Animals you didn't know exist.
All of my ex's are Asian.
If you knew where I live, you wouldn't want to come and visit me.
I spoke to a beautiful blonde lady yesterday, she is Italian.
This country is beautiful, i had no idea it exists.
Now, I could be completely wrong here, what are your thoughts guys?, perhaps I've picked up some bad habits.
Types of sentences I see on a daily basis
20 Animals you didn't know exited. (The animals still exist today)
All of my ex's were Asian. (They are still Asian to this day, none of them have passed away)
If you knew where I lived, you wouldn't want to come and visit me. (I haven't moved houses)
I spoke to a beautiful blonde lady yesterday, she was Italian. (She is still Italian)
This country is beautiful, i had no idea it existed. (The country still exists)
Types of sentences that would work in other languages (if they were not written in English of course)
20 Animals you didn't know exist.
All of my ex's are Asian.
If you knew where I live, you wouldn't want to come and visit me.
I spoke to a beautiful blonde lady yesterday, she is Italian.
This country is beautiful, i had no idea it exists.
Now, I could be completely wrong here, what are your thoughts guys?, perhaps I've picked up some bad habits.
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