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  1. 10-Dec-2008, 14:36 #1
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    Default ordered that I stand/stood up

    1. The teacher ordered that I stand up.

    2. The teacher ordered that I stood up.

    Are both sentences correct? I think so.

    Many thanks in advance.
  2. 10-Dec-2008, 18:11 #2
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    Default Re: ordered that I stand/stood up

    Try:
    The teacher ordered me to stand up.
  3. 10-Dec-2008, 18:47 #3
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    Default Re: ordered that I stand/stood up

    Many thanks, RonBee.
  4. 10-Dec-2008, 19:03 #4
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    Default Re: ordered that I stand/stood up

    Quote Originally Posted by Tan Elaine View Post
    1. The teacher ordered that I stand up.

    2. The teacher ordered that I stood up.

    Are both sentences correct? I think so.

    Many thanks in advance.
    1. is correct. It means roughly what Ron said.
    2. is not correct.
  5. 11-Dec-2008, 10:01 #5
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    Default Re: ordered that I stand/stood up

    Thanks, Raymott.
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