Which one is correct?
"They never answered my call." or "They never answer my call."?

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They never answered my call.

This phrase is correct and is used to indicate a specific event that happened in the past.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where the subject did not respond to the speaker's call on a particular occasion in the past.

They never answer my call.

This phrase is correct and is used to indicate a habitual action or a general truth in the present tense.

This phrase is used to express a recurring situation where the subject never responds to the speaker's call.
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "They never answer my call." is in the present tense, indicating a habitual action or a general truth. "They never answered my call." is in the past tense, indicating a specific event that happened in the past.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

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