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these were very good vs these are very good

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'These were very good' is used when referring to something in the past, while 'These are very good' is used when talking about something in the present. The choice between 'were' and 'are' depends on the timeframe you are referring to.

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these were very good

This phrase is correct when referring to something in the past.

Use 'these were very good' when talking about something that was good in the past.
  • I had the red velvet, which I am very picky about, had a bad experience with red velvet in the past...lol...these were very good....will be returning. Melissa in Troy ...
  • These were very good and not at all bland although the mixture made 8 instead of the stated 4. They held together very well in the pan which is not always the ...
  • We thought these were very good! I did make one major substitution though...I used regular potatoes instead of sweet potatoes b/c that's what I had on hand, and ...
  • These were VERY good! Easy and quick, and even though it looked like a sloppy lumpy mess, they cooked well, though like others have said, they didn't rise ...

these are very good

This phrase is correct when talking about something in the present.

Use 'these are very good' when referring to something that is currently good.
  • Mar 25, 2015 ... I don't think these are "very good points". Tyler Cowen: From Adam Ozimek, here are some very good points, which I had not previously ...
  • These are very good! The cranberry and apples are a great combination, and it's just the right amount of chewy! Beth. These are so yummy!!! Hannah. The tart n ...
  • May 28, 2013 ... Inspirational quotes and motivational quotes have the power to get us through a bad week, and can even give us the courage to pursue our ...
  • Aug 26, 2014 ... NY Times Again Puffs Up Race-Monger Al Sharpton's 'Civil Rights' Leadership, Obama Tie: 'These Are Very Good Days'. By Clay Waters ...

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