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I thought it is your birthday. vs I thought it was your birthday.

"I thought it is your birthday." is incorrect because the verb "thought" should be followed by the past tense "was" to match the past tense of the thought. Therefore, the correct phrase is "I thought it was your birthday." when referring to a past belief or assumption.
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I thought it is your birthday.

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "thought" should be followed by the past tense "was" to match the past tense of the thought.

Incorrect. Use the past tense "was" instead of "is" to match the past tense of the verb "thought."
  • Jan 18, 2018 ... Which is correct: I thought it was your birthday today, or I thought it is your birthday today? You could argue that the second one is ...
  • Jan 1, 2018 ... Which is correct: I thought it was your birthday today, or I thought it is your birthday today? You could argue that the second one is ...
  • Sep 16, 2024 ... At first I thought you are buying flowers and having food, that is why combine call roselicious and I thought it is your birthday celebration.
  • Nov 3, 2019 ... Which is correct: I thought it was your birthday today, or I thought it is your birthday today? You could argue that the second one is ...
  • She said she was not feeling well. – Она сказала, что плохо себя чувствует. I thought it is your birthday today. – Я думала, сегодня твой день рождения. I ...

I thought it was your birthday.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past belief or assumption.

Correct. Use the past tense "was" after the verb "thought" to indicate a past belief or assumption.

Examples:

  • I thought it was your birthday, but I was mistaken.
  • She thought it was your birthday, so she bought a gift.
  • They thought it was your birthday, that's why they organized a surprise party.
  • He thought it was your birthday, so he sent you a card.
  • We thought it was your birthday, but we got the date wrong.
  • Oct 12, 2024 ... At first, I thought it was your birthday, but you were born in ... Augustin Hadelich profile picture · Augustin Hadelich is in Amsterdam ...
  • Aug 22, 2024 ... 6 likes, 0 comments - nicolenecasiah on August 22, 2024: "I thought it was YOUR birthday month @rafealasiah But we looove surprises ♥️ ".
  • May 18, 2007 ... At first i thought it was your birthday. It sounds like Manuel had a great day.It was my birthday too recently and although my Fiance said ...
  • Jan 18, 2018 ... Which is correct: I thought it was your birthday today, or I thought it is your birthday today? You could argue that the second one is ...
  • Apr 7, 2009 ... What beautiful photos! At first I thought it was your birthday, until I opened up the post. Thanks for sharing this poem–it is a great way ...
  • "I thought it was your birthday coming up?" "Well...yes, but, she's a Loki too so technically..." "Ah yeah, I try to forget the part where it gets weird ...
  • Jan 4, 2024 ... I thought it was your birthday, too. Still liked the poem. LikeLike. Reply · Charles Yallowitz on January 5, 2024 at 7:41 am. Thanks. Going to ...
  • "I thought it was your birthday?" He says, looking up at the blue Klaptrap standing on the table. Klampon was wearing a birthday hat and had a party blower ...
  • Dec 11, 2023 ... I thought it was your birthday last week. Happy birthday. Thank you so much. Are we allowed to guess the? Speaker 1. 12:24. Can we guess the ...

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