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Test No. incompl/advan-28 "Mistaken Identity", question 6

Candidate: Not to me, ..........

(a) it isn't
(b) it can't be
(c) it won't be
(d) it will be

Test No. incompl/advan-28 "Mistaken Identity", answer 6

Candidate: Not to me, it isn't.

Correct answer: (a) it isn't

Your answer was: incorrect
Candidate: Not to me, it can't be.
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Why "isn't" when the previous statement was in past?

[Alan]

A very interesting point but 'wasn't' is not an option in the test. You could certainly make a case for using the past form but the clarity or clearness the speaker refers to IS still a problem as he speaks.
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