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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Questions about 'I've'

Experts,
Please pick out the "better suited or more common" expression(s) in each of the following situations.

1. When apologizing for an 'out-of-line' opinion or comment:
I said too much.
I've said too much.

2. When apologizing for an 'out-of-line' action:
I pushed you too far.
I've pushed you too far.

3. When saying you have a nervous feeling about doing something:
I got stage fright.
I've got stage fright.

4. When saying you have a nervous feeling before doing something:
I got butterflies in my stomach.
I've got butterflies in my stomach.

5.When saying that you need to leave now:
I gotta go.
I've gotta go.

Similarly, when saying you need to do something rather quick:
I'm in a hurry./I'm in a rush.
I'm in hurry./I'm in rush.

Thank you very much.
  

Top answer

Hi, You try first. Then we can check your answers for you. Best wishes, Clive

  • Hi, You try first.
  • Then we can check your answers for you.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

You try first. Then we can check your answers for you.

Best wishes, Clive
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OK....

1. When apologizing for an 'out-of-line' opinion or comment:

I said too much.*
I've said too much.

2. When apologizing for an 'out-of-line' action:

I pushed you too far.*
I've pushed you too far.

3. When saying you have a nervous feeling about doing something:

I got stage fright.

I've got stage frig
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Hi,

Please pick out the "better suited or more common" BLOCKED EXPRESSION in each of the following situations.

1. When apologizing for an 'out-of-line' opinion or comment:

I said too much.
I've said too much. <<< Use Present Perfect. It shows that the past event has importance in the present situation.


2. When apologizing for an 'out-of-line'
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Thank you. I appreciate your help.

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