realized or have realized

[Ray77]

Hi.

Which of the following is more natural English:

1. Sorry, I didn't realize that you were talking to me.
2. Sorry, I haven't realized that you were talking to me.

 

[5jj]

Only #1 works.

 

[5jj]

Two of your recent posts have been moved to the 'Ask a Teacher, forum, Ray, which is where you should have posted them. Please don't submit questions to the 'Frequently Asked Questions' sub-forum, which is for reference only.

Thank you.