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i dont understand why the past is used in this sentence instead of present

its getting cold. it is time the kids ( went) home .

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Quizzical · 46-50, M

I think it's because they are returning to their place of origin. I was a little unsure of that one myself. But we have always used 'went' in that sort of situation.

NankerPhelge · 61-69, M

@Quizzical: I don't know why I haven't thought to question that one before. Lol :)

Quizzical · 46-50, M

@Bottomschmackenloudenboomer: Nor me...

I was a little worried the answer might be 'go', and 'went' was merely a colloquialism.

NankerPhelge · 61-69, M

@Quizzical: If we say "It's getting dark now, it's time the kids go home", it doesn't sound right, does it? Lol :)

Quizzical · 46-50, M

@Bottomschmackenloudenboomer: For some reason it doesn't... lol

NankerPhelge · 61-69, M

@Quizzical: It would be better to say "It's getting dark now, it's time for the kids to go home", so how come we don't say that?

Quizzical · 46-50, M

@Bottomschmackenloudenboomer: Because I don't have any kids? :p

NankerPhelge · 61-69, M

@Quizzical: Neither do I, but some of my friends have and they say "It's time we went home".