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Wowenglish Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Have kept

I would like to know the difference between "1" and "2".

1. I am sorry I kept you waiting.

2. I am sorry I have kept you waiting.
  

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Great question! Hope a senior or veteran member answers, for I, too, would like their expert opinion. Here are my thoughts: (l) Probably most native speakers would use either without caring.

— Anonymous

  • Great question!
  • Hope a senior or veteran member answers, for I, too, would like their expert opinion.
  • Here are my thoughts: (l) Probably most native speakers would use either without caring.
  • (2) Maybe (Maybe) the past should be used like this: Are you still angry with me because I was 10 hours late yesterday.
  • Believe me, darling, I am very, very sorry that I KEPT you waiting yesterday.
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Great question! Hope a senior or veteran member answers, for I, too, would like their expert opinion. Here are my thoughts: (l) Probably most native speakers would use either without caring. (2) Maybe (Maybe) the past should be used like this: Are you still angry with me because I was 10 hours late yesterday. Believe me, darling, I am very, very sorry that I KEPT you waiting yesterday. (3) Re
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