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Levis1 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Ran out vs run out

I'm helping my friend ask for liquor and the waiter told me they've run out. I tell my friend, "think they ran out." VS "I think they've run out."

Are both OK?
  

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I think they ran out. I think they've run out . levis1 Are both OK?

— Mister Micawber

  • I think they ran out.
  • I think they've run out .
  • levis1 Are both OK?
  • Yes.
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I think they ran out.
I think they've run out.
levis1Are both OK?
Yes.
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If both are correct, then why are there two ways of saying the same thing? What would a native speaker say in this situation?
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levis1 If both are correct, then why are there two ways of saying the same thing?
English is like that. Doesn't the same thing apply in Japanese?
What would a native speaker say in this situation?
Either of the above.
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levis1If both are correct, then why are there two ways of saying the same thing?
English is a versatile language.
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