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Old 27-Feb-2008, 02:25
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Default Re: Did I show Vs Have I shown

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Originally Posted by ravikumarkargam View Post
I want to ask my friend whether i have shown him/her the picture before or not?
which one of the following is right?

Did I show this to you?
OR
Have I shown this to you?

Please [advice] advise.

Thanks,
Ravi
Hello Ravi.

You can use either one. Using 'have' is more polite/more formal and/or shows that you consider the 'showing' a more important event.
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