Homework Help: English

Posted by Mel on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 9:35pm.

7a. I was interested in working on the presidential campaign if the opportunity still exists.
7b. I am interested in working on the presidential campaign if the opportunity still exists.
my answer is B. I need a rationale for this answer.thanks

English - Ms. Sue, Monday, April 28, 2008 at 9:49pm
Your answer is correct.

The problem with the first sentence is that "was interested" is in the past tense, yet you clearly want it in the present tense.
English - Mel, Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 12:16am
thank you

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