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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Which of the following sentences is correct?

A. The old people often think of all the things they have done when they were young.

B. The old people often think of all the things they did when they were young.

My teacher said the second one is the correct one. I protested but in vain

What's your opinion? Why?
  

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Why do you think the present perfect works here? Would you say "They often think of all the things they have done 20 years ago"?

  • Why do you think the present perfect works here?
  • Would you say "They often think of all the things they have done 20 years ago"?
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Why do you think the present perfect works here?

Would you say "They often think of all the things they have done 20 years ago"?

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