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Old 04-Jul-2009, 07:10
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Default Must be or must have been?

Who did it?

It must be Nancy. / It must have been Nancy.


Please tell me which a more proper, or both are alright?

Thanks.
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Old 04-Jul-2009, 07:14
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Default Re: Must be or must have been?

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Who did it?

It must be Nancy. / It must have been Nancy.


Please tell me which a more proper, or both are alright?

Thanks.
'Who did it?' refers to a past action so 'It must have been Nancy' is the correct choice.
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