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Cat desk Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Usage of "simple past" and "present perfect"

Can anyone please tell me if I should use "past tense" or "present perfect" in an response to the given question asked in present perfect?

Here's the context:

Mom: Subha, I am sorry. Someone has broken your watch. Me: What!! who did/has done that?

I think simple past sounds better.

My grammar book(Practical English Usage written Michael Swan) says that simple past tense is preferable. Look at the third example.


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Yes, Simple past.

  • Yes, Simple past.
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Yes, Simple past.

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