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Knightofsports Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

was/I've

I've missed all of the monthly business meetings for the past year and finally today I return to the meeting. I say:

That's why I've been absent for so long! It's because I had to take care of my kids. Or

That's why was absent for so long! It's because I had to take care of my kids.

ARe both ok?

Thank you!
  

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#2 is more accurate, since you are no longer absent. ( That’s why I was… )

— RandomGuy

  • #2 is more accurate, since you are no longer absent.
  • ( That’s why I was… )
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#2 is more accurate, since you are no longer absent.

(That’s why I was…)
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Aspara Gus#2 is more accurate, since you are no longer absent.(That’s why I was…)
Is it okay to use #1 though? Since I just returned today from a long absence.

Thanks!
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KnightofsportsIs it okay to use #1 though? Since I just returned today from a long absence.
Yes, although it technically means you’re still absent.
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Aspara Gus KnightofsportsIs it okay to use #1 though? Since I just returned today from a long absence.Yes, although it technically means you’re still absent.
Thank you! I've heard the present perfect used in this situation though. Haven't you?
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KnightofsportsHaven't you?
Yes. That’s why I said it was OK to use it.
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