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what is the right alternative? could you please help?



oiseau bleu
Tunisia

what is the right alternative? could you please help?
 

My stepmum Mary died three weeks ago, but I will never stop loving her. She was the most helpful person you can imagine. She (supported / has supported) my family all her life. When my brother and I came home from school, she was always there to give us food and listen to our news. When we were sad, she (has always tried / was always trying)  to comfort us. She was also a lot of  fun. She knew many stories and songs. I can’t remember her ever being angry with us. I had a wonderful childhood largely thanks to her

 

9 Dec 2020      





cunliffe
United Kingdom

She supported
was always trying
 

9 Dec 2020     



oiseau bleu
Tunisia

thank you

9 Dec 2020     



oiseau bleu
Tunisia

thank you

9 Dec 2020     



yanogator
United States

Lynne is right. Since these events ended in the past, the present perfect isn�t appropriate.
 
Bruce 

9 Dec 2020     



oiseau bleu
Tunisia

thank you so much for your help
i really appreciate it 

10 Dec 2020     



lillianschild
Argentina

I agree. The Present Perfect would be the right choice if Mary were still alive.

11 Dec 2020