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AidanQuigley Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Grammar

“I’m afraid I forgot my paper at home”

I know that the verb 'forgot' does not work in this sentence and should be replaced by 'left'. Can anyone explain why this is the case and what grammatical rule the above sentence breaks?
  

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Hi, AidanQuigley “I’m afraid I forgot my paper at home. ” As you say, this is incorrect. " When you mention the place where you have left something, you need to use leave .

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  • Hi, AidanQuigley “I’m afraid I forgot my paper at home.
  • ” As you say, this is incorrect.
  • " When you mention the place where you have left something, you need to use leave .
  • I don't think I can give you a rule that says this, and I'm not even sure there is one.
  • That's just the way English is.
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Hi,
AidanQuigley“I’m afraid I forgot my paper at home.”
As you say, this is incorrect. Your sentence should read, "I'm afraid I (or I've) left my paper at home."

When you mention the place where you have left something, you need to use leave.

I don't think I can give you a rule that says this, and I'm not even sure
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Maybe this is just an American thing, but I have no problem with the original sentence.
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Hi Grammar Geek,
Grammar GeekMaybe this is just an American thing, but I have no problem with the original sentence.
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Regards
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