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Darcy Posted 17 years ago
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Did you ever .. VS Have you ever ..
What is the difference between ' Did you ever lose yourself in the woods? ' and ' Have you ever lost yourself in the woods?' ?
Thanks in advace.
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Hi. The difference is that while using Perfect tense you somehow implies a connection with present situation. With ever Present Perfect is more likely than with Past Simple tense and I wouldn't say it, however, Simple is acceptable, especially in British English.
- Hi.
- The difference is that while using Perfect tense you somehow implies a connection with present situation.
- With ever Present Perfect is more likely than with Past Simple tense and I wouldn't say it, however, Simple is acceptable, especially in British English.
- But the difference, except for the remark, is rather slight.
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Hi. The difference is that while using Perfect tense you somehow implies a connection with present situation. With ever Present Perfect is more likely than with Past Simple tense and I wouldn't say it, however, Simple is acceptable, especially in British English. But the difference, except for the remark, is rather slight.
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