When and how should I use the phrases “suddenly realized” and “suddenly realize” ?
What are the differences between them? Thanks a bunch!
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Sign up to join this communityYou are really asking about two different verb forms.
Realized is the past tense : He suddenly realized he had left his keys at home.
Realize is the infinitive : It is alarming to suddenly realize that you don't have your keys with you.