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  1. 24-Mar-2009, 02:21 #1
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    Thumbs down Ran Run Runs

    Is the following sentence correct?
    I ran to see the show right now!
  2. 24-Mar-2009, 04:11 #2
    pyoung
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    Default Re: Ran Run Runs

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    Is the following sentence correct?
    I ran to see the show right now!
    No. 'Ran' is in the past, but 'right now' is in the present.

    Possible:

    I ran to get here on time for the show.

    I am running to get to the show.

    I ran to see the show yesterday.

    All best wishes,

    Petra
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