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Hi,
Comparing the two sentences below, I find the first sentence that uses simple past to sound more natural.
If it is true that the first sentence is correct, can you please share with me the rule behind this.
There is no time marker in the first sentence, so is there any reason why simple past is preferred?
My understanding is that simple past is strictly applicable to a finished action with a time marker like yesterday, last year, 2 months ago, etc.
Frustrated by the non-responsiveness of the call center, he "decided" to escalate the matter.
Frustrated by the non-responsiveness of the call center, he "has decided" to escalate the matter.
Comparing the two sentences below, I find the first sentence that uses simple past to sound more natural.
If it is true that the first sentence is correct, can you please share with me the rule behind this.
There is no time marker in the first sentence, so is there any reason why simple past is preferred?
My understanding is that simple past is strictly applicable to a finished action with a time marker like yesterday, last year, 2 months ago, etc.
Frustrated by the non-responsiveness of the call center, he "decided" to escalate the matter.
Frustrated by the non-responsiveness of the call center, he "has decided" to escalate the matter.