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Victorycountry Posted 21 years ago
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0"I have had many positive responses"-- present perfect. The speaker is indicating that over the past (unspecified) length of time up to now, responses have been received. "-- simple present.

— Mister Micawber

  • 0"I have had many positive responses"-- present perfect.
  • The speaker is indicating that over the past (unspecified) length of time up to now, responses have been received.
  • "-- simple present.
  • Many responses exist in speaker's possession.
  • 02br 02br 00In the presumed context, the present perfect form makes better semantic sense.
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0"I have had many positive responses"-- present perfect. The speaker is indicating that over the past (unspecified) length of time up to now, responses have been received. 02br
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00"I have many positive responses."-- simple present. Many responses exist in speaker's possession. 02br
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00In the presumed context, the present perfect form makes bette
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