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#209962 03/11/13 07:44 AM
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For so many years, the meaning of the American dream has / had been changed from generation to generation.

Which bold word should I use? Thanks.

Lionel Koh #209963 03/11/13 11:24 AM
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has implies that change is still possibly happening; had implies that no more change is likely.


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Lionel Koh #209974 03/11/13 07:18 PM
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For many more years the meaning of the American dream may/ might still change from generation to generation.

Which bold word could/should/would best be used here?

(these are really difficult choices for language learners)


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