PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Friends
My friend is telling me about why she broke up with her ex boyfriend. And I say:
Is this/that why you decided to break up with him? Or
Was this/that why you decided to break up with him?
The situation happened in the past, but she's telling me in the present, so can both be used? Thanks!
Is this/that why you decided to break up with him? Or
Was this/that why you decided to break up with him?
The situation happened in the past, but she's telling me in the present, so can both be used? Thanks!
Top answer
Yes, either one will work.
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