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Anita Ali Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Had or Have

I forgot water and flashlights, so I have to go back.

I forgot water and flashlights, so I had to go back.


Is there any difference between these two sentences, do both convey the same message?

  

Top answer

I forgot water and flashlights, so I have to go back. I still haven't gone back yet. Maybe today, maybe tomorrow.

  • I forgot water and flashlights, so I have to go back.
  • I still haven't gone back yet.
  • Maybe today, maybe tomorrow.
  • I forgot water and flashlights, so I had to go back.
  • I went back, in the past.
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I forgot water and flashlights, so I have to go back. I still haven't gone back yet. Maybe today, maybe tomorrow.

I forgot water and flashlights, so I had to go back. I went back, in the past.

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