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When the past tense is used in an independent clause, the dependent clause typically uses __________ tense. present future past present perfect
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When the past tense is used in an independent clause, the dependent clause typically uses __________ tense.

present
future
past
present perfect

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the correct answer is : past

User Oleg Gordiichuk
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The dependent clause is typically in the past too. If not, this is called a tense shift and it should be avoided unless necessary.
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