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Asdf Legend Username: Asdf Post Number: 30537 Registered: 12-2014 Posted From: 76.102.43.117 Rating: N/A |
confidential matter ikkada postinatlunnar | ||
Havingfun Side Hero Username: Havingfun Post Number: 5112 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 219.91.254.103 Rating: N/A |
I talked to Satya, who confirmed that Steve handles EMEA. And one other thing, why are you still reading this line that is obviously my signature? | ||
Nisarga Junior Artist Username: Nisarga Post Number: 952 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 135.245.173.11 Rating: N/A |
I think this explanation is right. both the sentences are right. the one with "was" is formal. | ||
Snoopdog Junior Artist Username: Snoopdog Post Number: 665 Registered: 01-2012 Posted From: 206.210.27.33 Rating: N/A |
i was told by satya that emea has been handling by steve i was told by satya that steve is now handling emea.  | ||
Bushu Hero Username: Bushu Post Number: 13980 Registered: 04-2009 Posted From: 50.245.49.139 Rating: N/A |
It's about subject and predicate and present continuous tense. - John is handling that task - that task is being handled by John. Depends on how you want to structure. In your example, since Steve is presently handling emea, you would say 'is now handled by' if it was a recent change. if it was a change sometime in the past continuing into the present, 'is now being handled' .. makes sense. 'was now handled' is a colloquialism and a mistake. btw, your instructor *was being* a dhak. | ||
Dts Comedian Username: Dts Post Number: 1104 Registered: 08-2009 Posted From: 204.52.135.237 Rating: N/A |
I don't see any syntax issues on both of your statements. It is the semantics how the listener interprets it. Since 'now' is adverb it would qualify corresponding verb. When you use "is now" the action is still in effect. I.e., Steve still handles EMBA. On the other hand "was now" refers to past event. The first statement is past action talking about another past situation. Whereas the second one is past action talking about present situation. కోటిపల్లికి దారడిగి కొండపల్లికి వెళ్తున్నావేమిటి? ...మనసు మార్చుకున్నాను! DTS "The digital experience" | ||
Twotown Side Hero Username: Twotown Post Number: 8042 Registered: 09-2016 Posted From: 172.56.11.32 Rating: N/A |
Naaku telisindhi cheppalani vundhi ..endhuku medhavulu middle lo ani qitting .. | ||
Boeing747 Comedian Username: Boeing747 Post Number: 1076 Registered: 04-2016 Posted From: 70.162.116.98 Rating: N/A |
my 2 rupees "Talked" badulu "spoke with" is better to use when communicating. you could say "I spoke with satya, who confirmed that EMEA is now being handled by steve" | ||
Cocanada Legend Username: Cocanada Post Number: 56009 Registered: 01-2008 Posted From: 174.238.130.208 Rating: N/A |
Vaammo. Ayite tooch Being teesesinaa naa answer correst ye | ||
Cocanada Legend Username: Cocanada Post Number: 56008 Registered: 01-2008 Posted From: 174.238.130.208 Rating: N/A |
I talked to Satya. He confirmed that Boshanam is now being handled by Gootle Gurunatham | ||
Platypus Side Hero Username: Platypus Post Number: 6840 Registered: 01-2008 Posted From: 82.13.134.86 Rating: N/A |
Amazing.  DB rocks. I can express the same thing in a number of ways. My question was specifically around was vs is in the second part of the sentence. Steve is currently managing EMEA but that change happened quite recently. Satya (Nannu oggeyyandi. Not Nathella) clarified when I talked to him that Steve was/is now the EMEA lead. Farmer and Rasputin - thanks for the help. Rest, thanks for the discussion. I don't normally use BEING in any sentence - being the "perfectionist" that I am. It is an offshoot of my GMAT prep. The instructor told me that I should avoid being like plague. According to him, being is unnecessary in 99.99% of the sentences. Time to dust up wren and martin I guess. | ||
Rajusk Legend Username: Rajusk Post Number: 58053 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 170.74.231.21 Rating: N/A |
Wren and Martin book gurthu vachindi eppudu ardham kaaledu ivi matram.. edo yes no alright tho nettukoncham anipisthundi ee rules anni choosthe | ||
Rasputin Megastar Username: Rasputin Post Number: 21455 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 172.56.26.23 Rating: N/A |
if you are just focusing on is vs. was, is is correct 01/06/2012 - 169.4; 8/1/2013 - 182; 9/23/2016 - 185.8 | ||
Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 18005 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 70.195.206.231 Rating: N/A |
Makes sense..thanks Rajusk, True - the kids are closer to grammar than we are The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
Timepasskosam Junior Artist Username: Timepasskosam Post Number: 417 Registered: 02-2013 Posted From: 24.10.115.78 Rating: N/A |
Evry1 is focused on coming up with correct sentence No one is pointing that platy is having conversations with satya(CEO) and platy's range | ||
Redclaw777 Side Hero Username: Redclaw777 Post Number: 4054 Registered: 12-2011 Posted From: 223.237.18.182 Rating: N/A |
I spoke to Satya who has confirmed that EMEA is now being handled by Steve. | ||
Aggipette Junior Artist Username: Aggipette Post Number: 598 Registered: 04-2015 Posted From: 195.154.45.54 Rating: N/A |
Classic case of direct/indirect speech. Direct : Goutham says, "Pavan is coming back on 18th August" Indirect : Goutham said Pavan was/is coming back on 18th August. Based on direct/indirect rules, we had to change present to past and past to past perfect. Based on that, "WAS" is correct. But since 18th August hasn't passed by yet, "IS" is correct as well. Both are correct w.r.to. grammar. But the latter is more appropriate in speaking. It depends on what you want to convey. You better use "I talked to Satya, who confirmed that EMEA is now handled by Steve" since Steve is CURRENTLY managing EMEA. | ||
Pavala Megastar Username: Pavala Post Number: 27589 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 165.225.64.64 Rating: N/A |
Platy annai engileesh raanandhuku ninnu UK nundi bayataki thosi dobbaali....chas...paruvu theesu dobbav... by the way "is being" is my 2-pavalas Also Robo 2 will be the first ever movie to have hero on the poster but not in the movie... - Sesani | ||
Lenin Hero Username: Lenin Post Number: 12966 Registered: 08-2014 Posted From: 118.102.71.26 Rating: N/A |
Nihil..why can't we use 'is now being handled' as it's the passive form of passive present continuous in conjunction with past participle.. Guntur, Hyderabad, Andhra, Telangana, Tamilnadu, Karnataka first....India last!!! | ||
Nihil Side Hero Username: Nihil Post Number: 2011 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 223.237.20.48 Rating: N/A |
Namasthe anna.. Ellarum soukzyama? | ||
Rajusk Legend Username: Rajusk Post Number: 58051 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 172.56.37.173 Rating: N/A |
Vanakkam saar Vaadu. | ||
Lenin Hero Username: Lenin Post Number: 12965 Registered: 08-2014 Posted From: 1.136.97.71 Rating: N/A |
Was now is more correct to indicate an event in the past Thread initator has used 'was now' to convey a continuous thing and the start time of that action is unknown , it's not a past event Cleverly mixing the scenarios and self justification is laughable. 'Was now' in this instance denotes immediate past Guntur, Hyderabad, Andhra, Telangana, Tamilnadu, Karnataka first....India last!!! | ||
Rajusk Legend Username: Rajusk Post Number: 58050 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 172.56.37.173 Rating: N/A |
Nene thop..nene turum type lo anukonevaadini..until my kid entered middle school Now going by instincts | ||
Nihil Side Hero Username: Nihil Post Number: 2010 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 223.237.20.48 Rating: N/A |
If an an action had started in the past and continuing in the present.. You should use present perfect. I talked to the Satya who confirmed that EMEA has been handled by Steve | ||
Rajusk Legend Username: Rajusk Post Number: 58049 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 172.56.37.173 Rating: N/A |
Daactar saab nailed it based on my 7th fail English naaledge | ||
Farmer Side Hero Username: Farmer Post Number: 4997 Registered: 04-2015 Posted From: 207.244.66.70 Rating: |
yes...the opening poster wanted to know specifically about those two sentences.....otherwise, there are hundred different ways to convey that message....i don't think he wants to hear all those.... .....and "was now" is used for specific turn/transition of events that happened at a particular point in the past....it is pretty much the only time "was now" is used......for example u can say...."Calcutta was the first capital of British India, and in 1911 the British decided that it was now time to relocate the capital to Delhi".....Delhi is still the capital, but the process of relocation has happened in the past and is not happening now.....hence, "was now" in that sentence would be appropriate....i here, "is now" is appropriate.... | ||
Ringo_rangaswamy Hero Username: Ringo_rangaswamy Post Number: 17342 Registered: 02-2011 Posted From: 172.58.200.41 Rating: N/A |
My thoughts ejjactly. If Steve is an interim manager for a short term, being applies. | ||
Ringo_rangaswamy Hero Username: Ringo_rangaswamy Post Number: 17341 Registered: 02-2011 Posted From: 172.58.200.41 Rating: N/A |
Second is correct. Being avasaram ledu. | ||
Lenin Hero Username: Lenin Post Number: 12964 Registered: 08-2014 Posted From: 1.136.97.71 Rating: N/A |
Looks like u gave a skim to this thread I said Maverick is correct as he used 'being' in the sentence Guntur, Hyderabad, Andhra, Telangana, Tamilnadu, Karnataka first....India last!!! | ||
Lenin Hero Username: Lenin Post Number: 12963 Registered: 08-2014 Posted From: 1.136.97.71 Rating: N/A |
II meant is now being only Why would I even relate a past action to present tense with out using a continuous tense Guntur, Hyderabad, Andhra, Telangana, Tamilnadu, Karnataka first....India last!!! | ||
Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 18004 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 72.179.185.115 Rating: N/A |
Is 'now ' relevant to context ? As in, it is a recent transition ?Then I would say 'is now being' otherwise 'is being ' is good .. My grammar/syntax has completely gone out of the window - flying by instinct and what looks right these days The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
Bharateeyudu Side Hero Username: Bharateeyudu Post Number: 6193 Registered: 03-2016 Posted From: 107.167.108.183 Rating: N/A |
I talked with Satya who confirmed that EMEA is being handled by Steve Guru kaadu bongu kaadu..naa GRE experience anthee.. I could be wrong | ||
Farmer Side Hero Username: Farmer Post Number: 4996 Registered: 04-2015 Posted From: 207.244.66.70 Rating: N/A |
banda boothulu cheppi malli LOL okati....anyways, don't want to get into a discussion with you on English or lingustics.....last thing i want to do...no thanks... | ||
Legend Username: Twitter Post Number: 54372 Registered: 10-2009 Posted From: 136.56.39.203 Rating: N/A |
Ilanti time lo had baga panikosthadhi.. Had a conversation with Satya last wk, he confirmed that Emea is now handled by Steve. | ||
Lenin Hero Username: Lenin Post Number: 12962 Registered: 08-2014 Posted From: 1.136.97.71 Rating: N/A |
@farmer Linguistics Lo maxim of conversation concept untadi, try to read it..no offence meant Guntur, Hyderabad, Andhra, Telangana, Tamilnadu, Karnataka first....India last!!! | ||
Lenin Hero Username: Lenin Post Number: 12961 Registered: 08-2014 Posted From: 1.136.97.71 Rating: N/A |
@platy Maverick is correct, spoke is more formal way of expressing a conversation Talked is like the upper layer of it Relative pronouns like who go well with speak Guntur, Hyderabad, Andhra, Telangana, Tamilnadu, Karnataka first....India last!!! | ||
Lenin Hero Username: Lenin Post Number: 12960 Registered: 08-2014 Posted From: 1.136.97.71 Rating: N/A |
Lol Guntur, Hyderabad, Andhra, Telangana, Tamilnadu, Karnataka first....India last!!! | ||
Farmer Side Hero Username: Farmer Post Number: 4995 Registered: 04-2015 Posted From: 207.244.66.70 Rating: N/A |
wrong wrong again | ||
Maverick Legend Username: Maverick Post Number: 64874 Registered: 01-2008 Posted From: 27.63.111.61 Rating: N/A |
i spoke to satya last week and he confirmed that emea is being handled by steve Happy Vizag | ||
Platypus Side Hero Username: Platypus Post Number: 6839 Registered: 01-2008 Posted From: 82.13.134.86 Rating: N/A |
>>Now and word Ki tense ledu, as u want to convey the present tense is now more apt or go for has been Could you please post the complete sentence? I talked with Satya, who confirmed that EMEA is now handled by Steve. Is this correct? | ||
Lenin Hero Username: Lenin Post Number: 12959 Registered: 08-2014 Posted From: 1.136.97.71 Rating: N/A |
I am not Guru , but lemme correct some thing Talked to is used when there is no 'conversation' between the parties Talked to is used when somebody's listening Talked with would be more appropriate Point 2 Was now is used to denote immediate past, and is incorrect in this context Now and word Ki tense ledu, as u want to convey the present tense is now more apt or go for has been Guntur, Hyderabad, Andhra, Telangana, Tamilnadu, Karnataka first....India last!!! | ||
Platypus Side Hero Username: Platypus Post Number: 6837 Registered: 01-2008 Posted From: 82.13.134.86 Rating: N/A |
>>"Now EMEA is being handled by Steve ,as confirmed by satya." or u can start - as confirmed by satya I agree. However, I still would like to know how to handle the tense in the statement I posted. I run into this problem quite often where someone confirms something in the past that is true even now. So how does the sentence flow? Start with past tense and end with present tense? Goes squarely against my high school English lessons that tense should be constant throughout a sentence unless we are talking about universal truths (such as sun rising in the East) | ||
Redbull Side Hero Username: Redbull Post Number: 5329 Registered: 03-2009 Posted From: 195.43.48.136 Rating: N/A |
"Now EMEA is being handled by Steve ,as confirmed by satya." or u can start - as confirmed by satya just my 2 cents..but as we don't know bigger context of conversation, that could be wrong | ||
Farmer Side Hero Username: Farmer Post Number: 4994 Registered: 04-2015 Posted From: 207.244.66.70 Rating: N/A |
not a "guru"...but my 2 cents...."was now" is used when you are narrating a story from the past....almost never used otherwise.... | ||
Platypus Side Hero Username: Platypus Post Number: 6836 Registered: 01-2008 Posted From: 82.13.134.86 Rating: N/A |
>>rendoo tappe So what is the correct version? >> I talked to the Satya who confirmed that EMEA being handled by Steve is being/was being? | ||
Surya Junior Artist Username: Surya Post Number: 12 Registered: 02-2017 Posted From: 183.82.99.175 Rating: N/A |
I talked to the Satya who confirmed that EMEA being handled by Steve | ||
Gandhiguevara Legend Username: Gandhiguevara Post Number: 65060 Registered: 10-2009 Posted From: 203.129.196.58 Rating: N/A |
rendoo tappe | ||
Platypus Side Hero Username: Platypus Post Number: 6835 Registered: 01-2008 Posted From: 82.13.134.86 Rating: N/A |
If both are incorrect, please post the correct version. There's an extra "the" in the sentence - Ignore that. I know for a fact it is incorrect. | ||
Platypus Side Hero Username: Platypus Post Number: 6834 Registered: 01-2008 Posted From: 82.13.134.86 Rating: N/A |
Which version is correct? (Steve is currently managing EMEA but the conversation with Satya happened last week) I talked to the Satya who confirmed that EMEA was now handled by Steve I talked to the Satya who confirmed that EMEA is now handled by Steve |
