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- 27-Nov-2011, 16:05 #1
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sentences with "in the past" Does one always have to use present perfect in sentences having "in the past"?
I have made a lot of mistakes in the past.
Can I say "I made a lot of mistakes in the past".
- 27-Nov-2011, 16:26 #2
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Teacher Re: sentences with "in the past" They're both acceptable.
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