Pokh Posted 15 years ago
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Although not all the proceedings of the Communist party conference held in Moscow were carried live,
Soviet audiences have seen a great deal of coverage.
Guys,
Why is have seen used here? Should it not be past perfect coz subordinate clause is in past? Please clarify
Thank you
Soviet audiences have seen a great deal of coverage.
Guys,
Why is have seen used here? Should it not be past perfect coz subordinate clause is in past? Please clarify
Thank you
Top answer
pokh Although not all the proceedings of the Communist party conference held in Moscow were carried live, Soviet audiences have seen a great deal of coverage. Guys, w hy is have seen used here? Should it not be past perfect coz[N] because subordinate clause is in past?
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pokhAlthough not all the proceedings of the Communist party conference held in Moscow were carried live, Soviet audiences have seen a great deal of coverage.
Guys, why is have seen used here? Should it not be past perfect coz[N] because subordinate clause is in past? Please clarify Thank you
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