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Q&A When is it okay to say the word “now” in a past tense story?

If English if not your first language the usage of "now" is difficult to fully comprehend. It has many nuanced translations but is most often used to mean "in this moment". It is also used to empha...

posted 5y ago by Surtsey‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T09:47:05Z (over 4 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Surtsey‭ · 2019-12-08T09:47:05Z (over 4 years ago)
If English if not your first language the usage of "now" is difficult to fully comprehend. It has many nuanced translations but is most often used to mean "in this moment". It is also used to emphasise a statement.

"Now Daddy didn't take too kindly his only daughter dating a black boy."

"They put the homeless kids in cages, now that ain't right."

Your sentence is acceptable.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2018-09-11T04:12:00Z (over 5 years ago)
Original score: 1