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Aerohn Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Hello

what is the difference between

I worked and I have worked

I need simple and pure clarification please...

I am mixed up with the I have worked, what exactly does it really mean?
  

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There are no simple and pure answers in English. It is a language, and languages are complex and befouled by time and circumstance. If you are not willing to get dirty, you will not be able to learn a language.

  • There are no simple and pure answers in English.
  • It is a language, and languages are complex and befouled by time and circumstance.
  • If you are not willing to get dirty, you will not be able to learn a language.
  • If you use a past date or time, you must use 'I worked": I worked in Cincinnati in 1970.
  • If you don't use a past date, then either form is possible: I worked in Cincinnati.
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There are no simple and pure answers in English. It is a language, and languages are complex and befouled by time and circumstance. If you are not willing to get dirty, you will not be able to learn a language.

If you use a past date or time, you must use 'I worked": I worked in Cincinnati in 1970.

If you don't use a past date, then either form is possible: I

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