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Tung Quoc Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

tense

Please choose the correct sentences:

1.Premier A has talked with Premier B in NewYork on Sept,12.

2.Premier A talked with Premier B in NewYork on Sept,12.

If both are correct, what is the difference in meaning btw them?

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Premier A has talked with Premier B in NewYork on Sept,12. Premier A talked with Premier B in NewYork on Sept,12. If both are correct, what is the difference in meaning btw them?

— Philip

  • Premier A has talked with Premier B in NewYork on Sept,12.
  • Premier A talked with Premier B in NewYork on Sept,12.
  • If both are correct, what is the difference in meaning btw them?
  • Q Generally, when using the present perfect tense, we are not specific as to when the action occured.
  • Therefore #1 isn't correct.
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Tung QuocPlease choose the correct sentences:

1.Premier A has talked with Premier B in NewYork on Sept,12.

2.Premier A talked with Premier B in NewYork on Sept,12.

If both are correct, what is the difference in meaning btw them?

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Generally, when using the present perfect tense, w
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Thanks

You wrote:

We are not specific as to when the action occured. (1)

Could analyse (1)?Is specific an adjectif?Why is there as to before when?

What is the meaning of as to?

I don't understand the structure here. Please help me.

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as to=with regards to, as regards, re:

Also, look first in the dictionary:
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/as%20to

Thus, Philip means:
Generally, when using the present perfect tense, we are not specific RE: when the action occured.
or simpler:
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Hi,

You wrote:

Generally, when using the present perfect tense, we are not specific RE: when the action occured. (1)


I think the correct sentence is:

Generally, when using the present perfect tense, we are not specific RE wh
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Generally, when using the present perfect tense, we are not specific ABOUT when the action occured.

This is enough for you to understand.

And yes, I should have used re, not re:.
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Marius wrote: as to=with regards to

Just to confirm. Should it be 'as to=with regard to' ?
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Yoong LiatMarius wrote: as to=with regards to

Just to confirm. Should it be 'as to=with regard to' ?
Yes.
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Marius Hancu
Yoong Liat
Marius wrote: as to=with regards to

Just to confirm. Should it be 'as to=with regard to' ?

Yes.
Thanks for confirming it should be 'with regard to', not 'with regards to'.
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