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Hello teacherWhat is the difference in the meaning between these two sentencesI have lost the pen I bought the day before..I lost the pen I bought the day before;Does the first one means I haven't found my pen yet ?Does the second one means I have them now ?Thanks

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

AnonymousDoes the first one ~~means~~ mean I haven't found my pen yet ?Does the second one ~~means~~ mean I have them now ?

No. It has nothing to do with whether you found your pen or not. You're not on the right track here.
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I have lost that pen. = I've lost that pen.

Use this when you have just discovered that the pen is lost.

— Can I use that pen you bought?
— Of course. Let me look for it. ... ... ... Oh, no! I can't find it. It seems that I have lost that pen.
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I lost that pen.

Use this when you have known for some time that you have not been able to find the pen.

— Can I use that pen you bought?
— No, I'm afraid not. I lost that pen some time ago.

CJ

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