Question

Thank you. Could I use the simple past instead of the present in the sentence I posted you?

It would be best if our science teacher spoke with you ....
Can I say: I think it woud be best for our science teacher to speak with you directy?

Answer 1

Thank you. Could I use the simple past instead of the present in the sentence I posted you? <b>Yes, you can!</b>

It would be best if our science teacher spoke with you .... <b><~~Yes, good!</b>

Can I say: I think it woud be best for our science teacher to speak with you directly? <b><~~No, the infinitive doesn't work here.</b>