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Which one is correct?

1 Last night, one of our neighbors knocked on our door and asked if we had a pair of pliers to lend.

2 Last night, one of our neighbors knocked on our door and asked if we have a pair of pliers to lend.

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  • I think 2nd one is incorrect.
    – Sam
    Oct 10, 2022 at 8:13
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    It's usual to use the past tense in this kind of context, even though the speaker's household still own the pliers.
    – Kate Bunting
    Oct 10, 2022 at 8:44

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Correct: 1 Last night, one of our neighbors knocked on our door and asked if we had a pair of pliers to lend.

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