"I forgot my phone again." or "I forget my phone again"

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1-"I forgot my phone again."2-"I forget my phone again."Which is correct? Why? what is the difference in meaning? I have trouble using 'forget' and 'forgot'; I use 'forgot' all the time.Thanks

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

1-"I forgot / I've forgotten my phone again."

#2 is not correct in any context I can think of offhand.

Canadian45 · Answer

nerdikarp1-"I forgot my phone again." [Y]

2-"I forget my phone again." [N]

Which is correct? Why? what is the difference in meaning?

I have trouble using 'forget' present tense and 'forgot'; past tense

I forgot my (to take) my phone twice this week.

When I leave home in a hurry, I often forget my phone.

When I am not in a hurry, I rarely forget my phone.

Don't forget your phone.

Did you forget your phone again? "Did" is past tense; "forget" is present tense.

Yes, I forgot it.

No, I didn't forget it.

Thanks

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