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Whatchadoin Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Simple past and present perfect in one sentence

How do I know when I can put simple past and present perfect in one sentence?

I've done my homework and did the laundry.
  

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Well, certainly not in that one.

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Well, certainly not in that one.
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whatchadoinHow do I know when I can put simple past and present perfect in one sentence?
Develop the instincts of a native speaker, and then you will know almost automatically when you can do that.

But seriously, you can always try a present perfect with a since-clause.

My life has been miserable since the day I ask
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