Question about simple past tense that is not so simple in my head
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Consider this simple sentence that is not based on real-life experience:
During the concert, Mike shouted until his voice was heard by the
singer.
I am also confused by this type of sentence, should I use was heard or is heard? I am reported a past event, but the word until feels like I have to use the present tense. In this scenario, Mike shouted and the singer heard. Another example:
"Subjects needed information from the linear displacement of the limbs
when force was applied and xxxanother cue"
Again, should it be is or was? I am reporting force that the subjects applied, however, it feels like the term when changes the was to is.
past-tense
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Consider this simple sentence that is not based on real-life experience:
During the concert, Mike shouted until his voice was heard by the
singer.
I am also confused by this type of sentence, should I use was heard or is heard? I am reported a past event, but the word until feels like I have to use the present tense. In this scenario, Mike shouted and the singer heard. Another example:
"Subjects needed information from the linear displacement of the limbs
when force was applied and xxxanother cue"
Again, should it be is or was? I am reporting force that the subjects applied, however, it feels like the term when changes the was to is.
past-tense
asked 3 hours ago
Sharah
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Consider this simple sentence that is not based on real-life experience:
During the concert, Mike shouted until his voice was heard by the
singer.
I am also confused by this type of sentence, should I use was heard or is heard? I am reported a past event, but the word until feels like I have to use the present tense. In this scenario, Mike shouted and the singer heard. Another example:
"Subjects needed information from the linear displacement of the limbs
when force was applied and xxxanother cue"
Again, should it be is or was? I am reporting force that the subjects applied, however, it feels like the term when changes the was to is.
past-tense
asked 3 hours ago
Sharah
61
Consider this simple sentence that is not based on real-life experience:
During the concert, Mike shouted until his voice was heard by the
singer.
I am also confused by this type of sentence, should I use was heard or is heard? I am reported a past event, but the word until feels like I have to use the present tense. In this scenario, Mike shouted and the singer heard. Another example:
"Subjects needed information from the linear displacement of the limbs
when force was applied and xxxanother cue"
Again, should it be is or was? I am reporting force that the subjects applied, however, it feels like the term when changes the was to is.
past-tense
past-tense
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It's totally fine to use 'was' in this situation because the entire event has happened in the past. For example you would say "On that infamous day, war were declared" as using 'is declared' wouldn't make sense in this context. It's only really when the event 'is happening' or 'is going to happen' where you use "is", as in present or future tense.
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It's totally fine to use 'was' in this situation because the entire event has happened in the past. For example you would say "On that infamous day, war were declared" as using 'is declared' wouldn't make sense in this context. It's only really when the event 'is happening' or 'is going to happen' where you use "is", as in present or future tense.
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It's totally fine to use 'was' in this situation because the entire event has happened in the past. For example you would say "On that infamous day, war were declared" as using 'is declared' wouldn't make sense in this context. It's only really when the event 'is happening' or 'is going to happen' where you use "is", as in present or future tense.
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It's totally fine to use 'was' in this situation because the entire event has happened in the past. For example you would say "On that infamous day, war were declared" as using 'is declared' wouldn't make sense in this context. It's only really when the event 'is happening' or 'is going to happen' where you use "is", as in present or future tense.
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It's totally fine to use 'was' in this situation because the entire event has happened in the past. For example you would say "On that infamous day, war were declared" as using 'is declared' wouldn't make sense in this context. It's only really when the event 'is happening' or 'is going to happen' where you use "is", as in present or future tense.
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