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Hi everybody,Could you please help me with the following?1) I have read the definition but I could not understand.2) I have read the definition but I cannot understand.3) I read the definition but I could not understand. (here read is past?)4) I read the definition but I cannot understand. ( here read is present?) Thank you

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

Could you please help me with the following?

1) I have read the definition but I could not understand it. OK (present perfect)
2) I have read the definition but I cannot understand. This is more natural: (present perfect -> present)

I have read the definition over and over, but I still cannot understand it.

3) I read the definition but I could not understand it. OK (simple past).
4) I read the definition but I cannot understand it. ( here read is present?) It's hard to tell because it is not a natural sentence.

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Goat · Answer

Thanks very much for your time and help, Alphe

Could you please check the sentences?

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