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  1. What is the difference between 'remember' and 'remembered'?

    Sep 9, 2016 · In the following context: Holly begins by telling the narrator about a man named Sally Tomato who is a member of the Mafia. She remembered seeing this man at Joe Bell's bar as a …

  2. The meaning of "it will be remembered" in this context

    Dec 16, 2018 · Such insertions are common in formal speeches, where reference is being made to something previously mentioned, or which can be presumed to be known to the listener. Here, he …

  3. Do we say "Do you remember your homework?" or "Did you …

    Jul 29, 2022 · Did you remember could also have that meaning, but would be talking about a past time - whether at that time you remembered (facts or experiences). But remember in the sense of …

  4. Can remembered be used with present tense? - English Language …

    Oct 10, 2017 · Can remembered be used with present tense? Ask Question Asked 8 years, 4 months ago Modified 8 years, 4 months ago

  5. pronouns - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    I remember your talking about how your father died. I remember you talking about how your father died. Are both these sentences grammatically correct? What's the difference in their meaning?

  6. gerunds - I remembered to bring my books and I remember bringing …

    May 21, 2022 · I remembered to bring my books means that you didn't forget them (accidentally leave them at home). I remember bringing my books means that you now have a memory of picking up the …

  7. what do you call it when you suddenly remember something?

    Oct 28, 2015 · As a native US English speaker, I think "I just remembered" sounds perfectly fine and unremarkable. It is probably what I would say myself. I don't think we have a single word specifically …

  8. conditional constructions - "would" vs "would have" in “I would ...

    All 3 versions are acceptable English, but the second one, " Yes, if I had seen her, I would remember it " is probably the most natural sounding.

  9. hadn't remembered buying / didn't remember having bought

    Jul 29, 2019 · I hadn't remembered buying his gift last week and bought another one this afternoon. This means you could not remember buying the gift but suggest you had bought it.

  10. grammar - Does `remembered to do` imply doing it - English Language ...

    Simply remembered to does not imply going through with that action. It must be specified whether or not the action was taken. For e.g. I remembered to lock the door after I reached the office would mean …