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  1. 24-Feb-2012, 23:05 #1
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    Default simple present or past

    Hi,

    I have been confused about a question, please help me about it.

    She wanted to live where he lives/ lived.
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    Default Re: simple present or past

    She wanted to live where he lived. She wanted, in the past, to live where he lived at that time.
    She wanted to live where he lives. She wanted, in the past, to live where he now lives.
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