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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Using took vs have taken

All,

Is it upto me to choose between the following -

(1) I took the test

(2) I have taken the test

Or there are situations when I should use 1 instead of 2?

Please help me out.

Thanks.

Srikar.
  

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Hi, Is it upto me to choose between the following Yes, depending on the way you are thinking of the event - (1) I took the test You are thinking of the event just as a past event, at a point in the past. eg I took the test in 1970. (2) I have taken the test You are thinking of the test as relevant to the present situation.

— Clive

  • Hi, Is it upto me to choose between the following Yes, depending on the way you are thinking of the event - (1) I took the test You are thinking of the event just as a past event, at a point in the past.
  • eg I took the test in 1970.
  • (2) I have taken the test You are thinking of the test as relevant to the present situation.
  • eg Dad, I have taken my driving test.
  • Can I borrow your car keys?
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Hi,

Is it upto me to choose between the following Yes, depending on the way you are thinking of the event -

(1) I took the test You are thinking of the event just as a past event, at a point in the past.

eg I took the test in 1970.

(2) I have taken the test You are thinking of the test as relevant to the present situation.

eg
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It is clear now. Thank you. Srikar.
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