0
Rotter Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Help

1.I can speak some Italian as I have studied Italian.

2.I can speak some Italian as I studied Italian.


Which is the correct sentence out of the above two sentences?

You may have studied Italian 3 months ago or 10 years ago. Even today you have a smattering of Italian. I am not sure to judge the correct sentence.

Your comments are welcome.

  

Top answer

They are both correct, and there is no difference in meaning and only a slight difference in style. have studied looks at it from the viewpoint of a list of things done: "the study of Italian" in on the list of things in my diary. studied looks at it from the viewpoint of an accomplishment.

— CalifJim

  • They are both correct, and there is no difference in meaning and only a slight difference in style.
  • have studied looks at it from the viewpoint of a list of things done: "the study of Italian" in on the list of things in my diary.
  • studied looks at it from the viewpoint of an accomplishment.
  • "the study of Italian" is something I did.
  • Not much difference, is there?
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

3 Answers
0
They are both correct, and there is no difference in meaning and only a slight difference in style.

have studied looks at it from the viewpoint of a list of things done: "the study of Italian" in on the list of things in my diary.

studied looks at it from the viewpoint of an accomplishment. "the study of Italian" is something I did.

Not much differe
0
0
Thanks CalifJim

I hope you recognize me. I told you, sometimes ago, that I am very proud of your prowess in English.

I love to read your comments on this forum.
0
0
Thank you. I'll continue to try to live up to this reputation! Emotion: smile
0

Related Questions