[Grammar] What did you think of Ms. lwata's presentation?

[kadioguy]

[In a question of the Toeic listening test]

Man: What did you think of Ms. lwata's presentation?

Woman: I wasn't able to attend.

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1. Why does he use "did" rather than "do"? In what context do native speakers use "What did you think of"? I always use "what do you think?" in the forum. :-?

2. Is the green part OK? Or is there a better way to say it?
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[5jj]

Man: What did you think of Ms. lwata's presentation?

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1. Why does he use "did" rather than "do"?

Because he is asking 'you' about their thoughts at or just after the past time of the presentation.

 

[kadioguy]

Because he is asking 'you' about their thoughts at or just after the past time of the presentation.

So, (my original conversation)

[The concert has just ended]

A: What did you think of the concert?
B: It was great!
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C: What do you think of the concert?
D: It is great!

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The conversation between [A and B] is correct, right?

 

[GoesStation]

So, (my original conversation)

[The concert has just ended]

A: What did you think of the concert?
B: It was great!
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C: What do you think of the concert?
D: It is great!
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The conversation between [A and B] is correct, right?

Yes. The concert is in the past, so you need the past simple.

 

[emsr2d2]

What do you think of the concert?
It is great.

That dialogue could take place only during the concert.

 

[tedmc]

Yes. The concert is in the past, so you need the past simple.

The concert may be in the past but the opinion of the concert could be formed or re-formed in the present, couldn't it?

 

[5jj]

It's unlikely.

 

[GoesStation]

The concert may be in the past but the opinion of the concert could be formed or re-formed in the present, couldn't it?

In some circumstances, yes. For example, if I'd been a performer or organizer. In that case, you'd ask How do you think the concert went?

 

[tedmc]

I think one's opinions are not always static; at least mine aren't.

 

[5jj]

I think one's opinions are not always static; at least mine aren't.

OK, so your answer may be different, but the question will be the same.

 

[Tdol]

And there is a grey area with do/did you think of something. I think you may be looking for an absolute certainty that may not be there.