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Which of these is correct. should present or past tense be used in asking a question e g. who gives you or who gave you?
Olalekanoke
Both could be correct depending on the situation.
Who gives you the money to buy cigarettes?
Who gave you the money to buy the cigarettes?
There are past and present tense questions.
What do you do at work? ( ie what do you do everyday? what are your duties)
What did you do at work? ( ie today)
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∙ 12y ago
The choice between using present or past tense in a question depends on the context of the situation. "Who gives you" is present tense and would be used to ask about actions in the present time, while "who gave you" is past tense and would inquire about actions in the past. Make sure to choose the tense that best fits the timing of the action you are asking about.
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