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Handtalk Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Forget vs forgot

Hi,

Do these sentences make sense?
What are the differences in meaning?
Thanks.

1. I want to visit him, but I forgot where he lives.
2. I want to visit him, but I forgot where he lived.
3. I want to visit him, but I forget where he lives.
4. I want to visit him, but I have forgotten where he lives.
  

Top answer

These 3 are OK and common, and they have the same intent: 1. I want to visit him, but I forgot where he lives . 3.

— Mister Micawber

  • These 3 are OK and common, and they have the same intent: 1.
  • I want to visit him, but I forgot where he lives .
  • 3.
  • I want to visit him, but I forget where he lives .
  • 4.
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These 3 are OK and common, and they have the same intent:

1. I want to visit him, but I forgot where he lives.
3. I want to visit him, but I forget where he lives.
4. I want to visit him, but I have forgotten where he lives.

Also:

2. I wanted to visit him, but I forgot where he lived.
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Thanks, Mr. Micawber. It clarifies everything.
handtalk.
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