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Anglista2008 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Is there a difference?

Hi there,

A) Is there a difference between:

1) I've taken a taxi and I'm on my way.
2) I took a taxi and I'm on my way.

I think that the first one might be said in the situation where somebody is speaking on the phone and is informing the other person about that. The second one seems like it's wrong in this context.

B)

1) I'm sorry I'm late, I've been stuck in a traffic jam.
2) I'm sorry I'm late, I got/was stuck in a traffic jam.

C)

1) I've taken a taxi to get here.
2) I took a taxi to get here.

Thanks
  

Top answer

-- You're in the taxi now. -- You may be in the taxi now, but probably not. -- You may be stuck now.

— Mister Micawber

  • -- You're in the taxi now.
  • -- You may be in the taxi now, but probably not.
  • -- You may be stuck now.
  • -- You are no longer stuck.
  • -- You just got out of it.
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Presuming that you are on the phone:

1) I've taken a taxi and I'm on my way.-- You're in the taxi now.

2) I took a taxi and I'm on my way.-- You may be in the taxi now, but probably not.

1) I'm sorry I'm late, I've been stuck in a traffic jam.-- You may be stuck now.

2) I'm sorry I'm late, I got/was stuck in a traffic jam.-- You are no l
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