Tuesday, December 15, 2015

tense - Using 'is' or 'was' when something is still true


Mark was/is the founder of Facebook?


If Mark is going to an Invester (when Facebook was just made by him), then how would he introduce himself?



Sir, I am Mark. I am/was the founder of Facebook.




I am confused about the usage of was/is for something that is still true. Here is another example:



My father was/is the architect of this house.



Which one should I use?




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