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Hammerman1 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Correct?

1) I've noticed that I made a mistake in my previous post/ I've just realized that I made a mistake in my exam.

2) I've noticed that I have made a mistake in my previous post/ I've just realized that I have made a mistake in my exam.

Both correct?

If yes, which one's more commonly used?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

There is no call for the present perfect in the dependent clause (#2 sentences). Few natives would say those, even by accident.

— Mister Micawber

  • There is no call for the present perfect in the dependent clause (#2 sentences).
  • Few natives would say those, even by accident.
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There is no call for the present perfect in the dependent clause (#2 sentences). Few natives would say those, even by accident.
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So those number two's are technically wrong, and I should stick to either one of the following?

I just noticed that I made a...

I've just noticed that I made a...
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No, they are not 'technically wrong'; they are naturally wrong. Yes, stick to the latter.
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