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Misko Pisko Posted 11 years ago
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I've loved it since

Hi, are 1 and 3 acceptable?
Thanks a lot

1. I have it since I was little.
2. I've had it since I was little.

3. I love it since I tasted it for the first time.
4. I've loved it since I tasted it for the first time.
  

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5. Yesterday I stumbled over a stone and since then I can't walk. 6.

  • 5.
  • Yesterday I stumbled over a stone and since then I can't walk.
  • 6.
  • Yesterday I stumbled over a stone and since then I haven't been able to walk.
  • Which one is better?
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5. Yesterday I stumbled over a stone and since then I can't walk.
6. Yesterday I stumbled over a stone and since then I haven't been able to walk.

Which one is better? Thanks
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Misko PiskoHi, are 1 and 3 acceptable?
No.
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Misko PiskoWhich one is better?
#6
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Mister Micawber Misko PiskoWhich one is better?#6
Sorry, but what is wrong with #5? Since then can be used with present context, can't it?
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AnonymousSorry, but what is wrong with #5?
It is not present perfect. A 'since' (=after) dependent clause needs a present perfect main clause there.

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