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Rja Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Have you heard the news about our friend? vs Do you hear the news about our friend?
Have you heard the news about our friend?
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Do you hear the news about our friend?
which one is correct? what is the difference between them?
vs
Do you hear the news about our friend?
which one is correct? what is the difference between them?
Top answer
"Have you" suggests the news is relevant right now - "Have you heard the news? " "Did you" can suggest a bit more distance or its relevance or climax has receded. - "Did you hear the news?
- "Have you" suggests the news is relevant right now - "Have you heard the news?
- " "Did you" can suggest a bit more distance or its relevance or climax has receded.
- - "Did you hear the news?
- John was in hospital, but thankfully he's out now" d
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"Have you" suggests the news is relevant right now - "Have you heard the news? John is in hospital!"
"Did you" can suggest a bit more distance or its relevance or climax has receded. - "Did you hear the news? John was in hospital, but thankfully he's out now"
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"Did you" can suggest a bit more distance or its relevance or climax has receded. - "Did you hear the news? John was in hospital, but thankfully he's out now"
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