One: This was his first album.
Two: This is his first album.
Note: He is a singer and still alive. He has just released his third album. Which tense should I use?
2006-07-19 19:46:54 · 11 answers · asked by donotmisstony 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Was is past tense. You have two different statements there. Imagine I am holding up an album.
This WAS his first album denotes that he has made many more since.
This IS his first album denotes that he hasn't made any other albums.
So you want to use option one.
2006-07-19 19:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by korngoddess1027 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what tense you want to stress, and the situation. If you are pointing to a list of albums, it might be proper to go with the first. If you are holding the actual album in your hand, it might be proper to use the ladder. It's up to you.
2006-07-20 02:51:28 · answer #2 · answered by eddeshun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is his first album. you will use this was his first album after his second one comes out.
2006-07-20 02:51:23 · answer #3 · answered by ▪♥▪ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was his first album
2006-07-20 02:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by super woman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is his first album. Because he is still alive.
2006-07-20 02:52:36 · answer #5 · answered by Lutfor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is his first album
2006-07-20 02:50:49 · answer #6 · answered by christina j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"This is his first album" is correct
'That was his first album' is correct is you want to use the word "was".
2006-07-20 02:50:40 · answer #7 · answered by Mustafa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u have the copy of that album nearby n ur pointing to dat album u can say this is his first album...
or if ur yhinking of that u shud say that was his first album..........
2006-07-20 03:03:51 · answer #8 · answered by AnChOrS & MoOrInGs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two
2006-07-20 02:53:58 · answer #9 · answered by Rim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THAT WAS HIS FIRST ALBUM
2006-07-20 02:50:21 · answer #10 · answered by Steve & Krista A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋