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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

when to use have

Hi,
I wonder what is the correct way from the following:
1. I starred the film "Jailhouse Rock"
2. I have I starred the film "Jailhouse Rock"

Or maybe they both wrong and there is a better way?

Thanks!
  

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Anonymous 1. I starred the film "Jailhouse Rock" 2. I have I starred the film "Jailhouse Rock" # 1 sounds correct but seems concieited.

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  • Anonymous 1.
  • I starred the film "Jailhouse Rock" 2.
  • I have I starred the film "Jailhouse Rock" # 1 sounds correct but seems concieited.
  • If you talked about yourself , I would say " I got / played the starring role in the film "Jailhouse Rock".
  • # 2 is definitely worng.
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Anonymous1. I starred the film "Jailhouse Rock"
2. I have I starred the film "Jailhouse Rock"
# 1 sounds correct but seems concieited. If you talked about yourself , I would say " I got / played the starring role in the film "Jailhouse Rock". # 2 is definitely worng.
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1. I starred in the film "Jailhouse Rock."
2. I have starred in the film "Jailhouse Rock."

Or maybe they are both wrong and there is a a better way?

The first is best (as edited).
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