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I hail a cop vs I hailed a cop

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I hail a cop' is in the present tense, while 'I hailed a cop' is in the past tense. The choice between them depends on whether the action of hailing the cop is happening now or already took place.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

I hail a cop

This phrase is correct in the present tense when referring to the action of hailing a cop that is happening now.

Use 'I hail a cop' when you want to express the act of hailing a cop in the present moment.

Alternatives:

  • I am hailing a cop
  • I will hail a cop

I hailed a cop

This phrase is correct in the past tense when referring to the action of hailing a cop that already occurred.

Use 'I hailed a cop' when you want to talk about hailing a cop that happened in the past.

Alternatives:

  • I have hailed a cop
  • I was hailing a cop

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