"it's time we go" vs. it's time we went

soklong · Mon Jul 31, 2006 14:45 pm *"it's time we go" vs. it's time we went*

Hi teachers!!

Could you please tell me what the differences between the following sentences:

1, It's time we go.
2, It's time we went.
3, It's time we were going.

Thanks!

Soklong
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Mister Micawber · Mon Jul 31, 2006 14:58 pm *It's time we go vs. it's time we went...*

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I'd say that you have listed them in order of increasing tentativeness or politeness.
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Alan · Mon Jul 31, 2006 15:18 pm Go

Hi soklong,

You asked for differences in the following:

Tom · Mon Jul 31, 2006 19:06 pm *"it's time we go" vs. it's time we went*

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