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Old 10-May-2008, 14:14
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Default Re: another question about tense

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Originally Posted by enydia View Post

I see another sentence as follows:
It will be the second time I've met him.
In sentences like "it's the first time", "it's the second time" we use Present Perfect because you talk about your experiences up to now.

Getting back to your original post, you can say:
"You will succeed next time (the second time) when you try" or "when you have tried".
But in "It is the first time/second time" we say "I have tried" not I try/trying.

Is this sentenece grammatically right? Yes, Enydia, it is.
If it is, does it conflict with 'you will succeed the second time (when) you try'?No it does not.
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