[Grammar] they have bought or they bought?

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etiennnne

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Hi, do we say "I'm wondering if they bought the ...." or "I'm wondering if they have bought the...."
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Context, as always, is important. They are both grammatically correct depending on context. Please give us full sentences to work with.
 

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[FONT=Miller Headline, Georgia, serif]ok...
"I'm wondering if X and Y bought the Iphone 6" or "I"m wondering if X and Y have bought the Iphone 6" ?
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They can both be correct.
 

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I have seen this question multiple times and everyone has given the same answer. What is the problem?
 

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well where is the answer?
 

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we want a clear answer...not rude comments....
 

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My comment wasn't rude.
 

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we want a clear answer...not rude comments....

This, however, was a rude comment. Etiennne, please be a little more respectful to people who are trying to help you. If you read the rest of this thread (and the other threads on the same topic), that should help you.
 
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