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Molly
The key is: "Mr Smith said that he would come but he HAD NOT COME YET" But I think it shoud be HAS NOT COME YET. Thank you so much!
Feb 25, 2024 2:20 AM
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Both are correct - it depends on the circumstances.
The first is correct if one is speaking about the past.
The second is incorrect if one is speaking about the present.
February 25, 2024
Adding to what Dan said, if you are speaking about the present, you can also use simple present: "...but he is still not here".
February 25, 2024
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