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I knew what it takes vs I knew what it took

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I knew what it takes' is used when referring to a general truth or ongoing situation. 'I knew what it took' is used when referring to a specific past event or situation.

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I knew what it takes

This phrase is correct when referring to a general truth or ongoing situation.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker had knowledge of what is required in a general sense or in an ongoing situation.

Alternatives:

  • I know what it takes
  • I understand what it takes

I knew what it took

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific past event or situation.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker had knowledge of what was required in a specific past event or situation.

Alternatives:

  • I knew what was required
  • I understood what it took

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