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Prple Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
I forgot / I have forgotten
Can I say: "I forgot about writing you back" or is it better to say: "I have forgotten to write you back"?
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Prple Can I say "I forgot about writing you back"? Yes, but I wouldn't. Prple Or is it better to say "I have forgotten to write you back"?
- Prple Can I say "I forgot about writing you back"?
- Yes, but I wouldn't.
- Prple Or is it better to say "I have forgotten to write you back"?
- To my ear, yes, worlds better.
- Another option is I forgot to write you back.
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PrpleCan I say "I forgot about writing you back"?Yes, but I wouldn't.
PrpleOr is it better to say "I have forgotten to write you back"?To my ear, yes, worlds better. Another option is I forgot to write you back.
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Depends.
"I have forgotten to write you back." is correct, but is very formal. If you are talking to your friend, or a family member, or just someone you are closer to, do not use this. It's more appropriate to use something like, "I forgot to write you back."
"I have forgotten to write you back." is correct, but is very formal. If you are talking to your friend, or a family member, or just someone you are closer to, do not use this. It's more appropriate to use something like, "I forgot to write you back."
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