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

Question

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? Yes, you can!

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

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