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Yellowstarstruck Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Past tense

Is my explanation ok? Is 3 natural? Thanks, Fulvio
1. How many times have you played golf? (A question about how many experiences you have)
2. How many times did you play golf? (A question asking about how many times you played in golf in the past)
3. How many times have you ever played golf?
  

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yellowstarstruck Is my explanation ok? Yes. yellowstarstruck Is 3 natural?

  • yellowstarstruck Is my explanation ok?
  • Yes.
  • yellowstarstruck Is 3 natural?
  • No, not really.
  • It means the same as #1, of course.
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yellowstarstruckIs my explanation ok?
Yes.
yellowstarstruckIs 3 natural?
No, not really. It means the same as #1, of course. 'Ever' would normally appear when the speaker had no idea: "Have you ever played golf?'

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