Which is correct:
1-I mentioned that when we were eating lunch.
2-I mentioned that when we ate lunch. (Here meaning 'while we were eating lunch and NOT after we ate lunch)
3-Mention that when you are eating lunch with him.
4-Mention that when you eat lunch with him.
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Hi Navi-- welcome to English-test.Net
All four are possible. Although while and the progressive tenses are usually associated with longer actions, I don’t think the distinction is observed very carefully by native speakers.
Thanks a lot Mr. Micawber!
It is a small world. I know you answered questions here too. I had seen your name, but I didn’t expect to ‘run into’ you so soon!
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Just call me ‘Speedy Gonzales’, Navi.
See you!
MM
I wonder if there is only one of you!
That’s exactly what I’ve been wondering, too!
Mmmh… Our dear MM is very mysterious indeed – always so absolutely and strictly professional… and so secretive! I guess it all adds to the suspense, though!
Dear Conchita
Now you must justify your remarks with sufficient evidence and proof. !
Tom
Let’s just leave it at that, Tom:
Some people open themselves up to others (or can be read like an open book)… and some don’t.
