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correct option

by Cristina Victorino

Mar 27, 2010

In the dialogue below, which one is the best or correct option?

the answer is: "Because he didn't hear the alarm clock""

Why was he late? or

Why did he be late?

Thank you.

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lynne On 3/27/10, Cristina Victorino wrote: > In the dialogue below, which one is the best or correct > option? > > the answer is: "Because he didn't hear the alarm clock"" > > Why was he late? or > > Why did he be late? > > Thank you.

"Why was he late?"

It can't be "Why did he be late" because in English y...See More

Mar 27, 2010

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Cristina Victorino On 3/27/10, lynne wrote: > On 3/27/10, Cristina Victorino wrote: >> In the dialogue below, which one is the best or correct >> option? >> >> the answer is: "Because he didn't hear the alarm clock"" >> >> Why was he late? or >> >> Why did he be late? >> >> Thank you. > > > "Why ...See More

Mar 28, 2010

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Chancellor Carlyle Roberts, II "Why was he late?" It is never appropriate to use "be" with the past tense. The only time you would use "be" in this context is if you used the future tense "will." Brush up on the use of "be" verbs.

On 3/27/10, Cristina Victorino wrote: > In the dialogue below, which one is the best or correct > option? > > the answer is: "Bec...See More

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