[etni] Re: a grammar question
- From: "Paz Maryanka" <pmaryanka@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <Leo.Selivan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <luradsa@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:36:40 +0200
I would prefer to use the Past Simple in 3 (I put rather than I have put).
If we say I have put, the implication is that it is still there BUT it's
not.
Cheers
Paz
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I would use the Simple Past but if someone used the Present Perfect it would
not be considered a mistake. There are many cases when either can be used
and attempts to find cut and dried rules would often be futile.
Where does this come from anyway?
LEO
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Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 14:00:40 +0200
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From: lura dosa < <mailto:luradsa@xxxxxxxxx> luradsa@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: a grammar question
Hello..
I have a question about the Present Perfect and I hope someone will help me.
I know that when the time of the past action is specified, the Past Simple
is used. But what about this:
" On Tuesday, I _____________ (read) an article which I _____________
(think) would be suitable for my biology paper. I'm sure I _______________
(put) the article on my desk. I ______________ for it all over the house but
____________ it yet."
Should 3 be Present Perfect or Past Simple? I know from the context that the
putting happened on Tuesday, but also the effect "I'm sure"
is present, so what to choose?
Thanks for your help:)
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