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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

which one is correct

It is seven O’clock, The plane just took off.

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It is seven O’clock, The plane has just taken off
  

Top answer

Both are fine, except that 'o'clock' should not be capitalized.

  • Both are fine, except that 'o'clock' should not be capitalized.
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Both are fine, except that 'o'clock' should not be capitalized.
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The present perfect is preferred in BrE.
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hi !

the second one is correct,
present perfect
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Anonymoushi !the second one is correct,present perfect
Mr M has already said that the first is also correct. It is correct in AmE.
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It is seven O’clock, The plane just took off.

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It is seven O’clock, The plane has just taken off

Actually, both are incorrect as written because of the comma splice.
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grammarfreakActually, both are incorrect as written because of the comma splice
Good point. I thought it was a full stop.
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Mister Micawber I thought it was a full stop.
Me too. I need new glasses.

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