English
Mar 10, 2026
Why English Sometimes Does NOT Backshift — Exceptions to Sequence of Tenses
Some grammar rules look strict in textbooks but behave very differently in real speech.One of the most famous examples is the Sequence of Tenses in English. Students are usually taught a simple formula: If the main verb is in the past, the tense in the reported clause must move back. But the moment learners start […]
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