Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
following the phrase "I thought I would"
Hi,
Are all these correct verb tenses to follow the phrase "I thought I would"? When are the backshifted versions correct and when are others correct?
I thought I would let you know something I have been using/had been using with my kids.
I thought I would let you know something I have just discovered/had just discovered.
I thought I would let you know something you can/could do to lighten up the mood.
Are all these correct verb tenses to follow the phrase "I thought I would"? When are the backshifted versions correct and when are others correct?
I thought I would let you know something I have been using/had been using with my kids.
I thought I would let you know something I have just discovered/had just discovered.
I thought I would let you know something you can/could do to lighten up the mood.
Top answer
Backshifting is always correct (if done correctly-- past perfect is inappropriate here). g. am, can ) if the condition or situation still obtains 'now'.
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Backshifting is always correct (if done correctly-- past perfect is inappropriate here). Use present (e.g. am, can) if the condition or situation still obtains 'now'. These are OK:
I thought I would let you know something I have been using/was/am using with my kids.
I thought I would let you know something I have just discovered/ just discovered.
Backshifting is always correct (if done correctly-- past perfect is inappropriate here). Use present (e.g. am, can) if the condition or situation still obtains 'now'. These are OK:
I thought I would let you know something I have been using/was/am using with my kids.
I thought I would let you know something I have just discovered/ just discovered.
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