B Blue Frog Member Joined Oct 16, 2005 Nov 17, 2005 #1 Common sense tells me when using the present tense, I should say: He lets me use his pen. However, I always want to say: He let me use his pen. Which is correct, and which is the one people use in everyday conversation? Thanks!
Common sense tells me when using the present tense, I should say: He lets me use his pen. However, I always want to say: He let me use his pen. Which is correct, and which is the one people use in everyday conversation? Thanks!
H hobbes Junior Member Joined Oct 6, 2005 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language English Home Country UK Current Location UK Nov 17, 2005 #2 Both can be used. Blue Frog said: He lets me use his pen. Click to expand... More than one time, or ongoing and for future use. He let me use his pen. Click to expand... One instance - or one particular time - singular. Both used in everyday conversation!:-D
Both can be used. Blue Frog said: He lets me use his pen. Click to expand... More than one time, or ongoing and for future use. He let me use his pen. Click to expand... One instance - or one particular time - singular. Both used in everyday conversation!:-D
