correct forms of verb tense.
2007-02-04 12:30:36 · 6 answers · asked by JEWELL A 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Its "prefers" if it is on going. If , however it is something that used to happen then you have to use preferred.
2007-02-04 12:39:42 · answer #1 · answered by rowell1608 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the context. If the rest of the paragraph/text is in past tense, do "preferred". If the rest of the paragraph/text is in present tense, do "prefers."
Doing the whole thing in present tense is kind of . . . stylized. It sounds like one of those corny, 50s short films about the wonderfulness of progress. "And here we have, Mr. Cho. Mr. Cho prefers indirectness in business transactions because it saves face for both parties involved. But Mr. Smith loves directness because he thinks it's a sign of honesty. Both these crazy guys are getting together for a meeting today -- let's be the fly on the wall, and see how it goes!"
2007-02-04 21:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it has 2 different ways. Mr. Cho Prefers 2 be indirect in business transactions and Mr. Cho Preferred indirectness in business transactions. But that's just from my viewpoint. Sorry!
2007-02-05 06:55:35 · answer #3 · answered by snowstormstarborn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends on weather he still preferes it .If hes dead or retired you use the past tense ie prefered. If he still does, you use the present tense ie prefers
2007-02-04 20:40:53 · answer #4 · answered by mike_51k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prefers
2007-02-04 20:33:46 · answer #5 · answered by Bill E. Bob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prefers if you are talking about his general preference and preferred if you are talking about something that has happend and is concluded.
2007-02-04 20:34:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋