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Gyeong-su Yim Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Question!!

Can I ask you what the difference is between have p.p and past sentence, especially in the following sentences: 1. I have graduated from Korea University. 2. I graduated from Korea University.

Thanks in advance.
  

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Hi, Let me offer a simple, concrete example for you to consider. I cooked dinner . This states a fact about the past.

— Clive

  • Hi, Let me offer a simple, concrete example for you to consider.
  • I cooked dinner .
  • This states a fact about the past.
  • Maybe I did it 5 minutes ago, maybe 5 years ago, I have cooked dinner.
  • Focuses more on the present result of the past action.
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Hi,

Let me offer a simple, concrete example for you to consider.

I cooked dinner. This states a fact about the past. Maybe I did it 5 minutes ago, maybe 5 years ago,

I have cooked dinner. Focuses more on the present result
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