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Rex Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Have wanted

I beg your comments on the following question.

1. I asked them to buy a new computer.

2. I have asked them to buy a new computer.
[ Here they means the employer.]

3. I want a new computer.

4 I wanted a new computer. [This was in last year.]

5. I have wanted a new computer.

Is the fifth sentence fine? I am not sure about the use of the verb 'want' in the present perfect tense.
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7.I have asked......

8.I have requested........

9.I have complained......
[ I know for sure the seventh, eighth and ninth sentences are fine.]
  

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Rex I beg your comments on the following question. Grammatically they all seem fine - though emphases are different. 1.

— Danyoo

  • Rex I beg your comments on the following question.
  • Grammatically they all seem fine - though emphases are different.
  • 1.
  • I asked them to buy a new computer.
  • I asked them to buy me a new computer.
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RexI beg your comments on the following question.

Grammatically they all seem fine - though emphases are different.

1. I asked them to buy a new computer.
I asked them to buy me a new computer. (more clear)
I asked them to buy a new computer for the department. (more clear)
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