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  1. 05-Aug-2005, 21:39 #1
    samsude
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    Default practical grammar

    Dear Teacher,
    Please tell me what is the different between didnt and havent
    some time i confuce with didnt and havent please give some example
    Thanks
  2. 06-Aug-2005, 14:26 #2
    Tdol
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    Default Re: practical grammar

    Didn't- used for the past tense, which is for finished actions in a finished period or time:
    I didn't see her yesterday
    Haven't- used for finished actions in an unfinished period of time, or unfinished states:
    I haven't had breakfast today.
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