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One of the proudest moments in my life has been/was/is... One of the proudest moments in my life has been / was / is, after months of waiting and doubt, finally qualifying for the soccer team.
Which verb should I use?
Thanks.
- 30-Nov-2011, 05:59 #2
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Teacher Re: One of the proudest moments in my life has been/was/is... I'd go for "is".
- 30-Nov-2011, 06:03 #3
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Teacher Re: One of the proudest moments in my life has been/was/is... If you are talking about qualifying many years ago, then 'was' is possible.
Originally Posted by Tan Elaine 
Whenever the qualifying was, you may hear 'is', but I think that 'has been' is the most natural.Last edited by 5jj; 30-Nov-2011 at 13:41. Reason: typo
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