Thread: Past Simple or Present Perfect?
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Old 18-Aug-2006, 05:47
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Default Re: Past Simple or Present Perfect?
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Originally Posted by Tdol View Post
1. I have seen them since yesterday- dodgy
2. I haven't seen them since yesterday
It's only dodgy because of the meaning, not because of the grammar. The verb 'see' does not carry a durative meaning very well. Change it to 'watch' and it's fine, or 'been with them' or any other verb with a durative sense.
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