Hat gray 40 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Forgot

When using forgot, should you backshift or can it depend on context?


I forgot I am class president. Correct?

I forgot I was class president - Does this mean I am not class president anymore?

  

Top answer

They are both correct. In #2 you may or may not be class president. The context will make it clear.

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They are both correct.

In #2 you may or may not be class president. The context will make it clear.