in past few days/ for past few days

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sdpegasus

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Sorry, I didn't text you in/ for past few days as I was busy with exams.

Which one is correct here?
 

Rover_KE

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Both are possible.
 

5jj

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I'd say 'the past few days'

Id probably use the present perfect for both verbs.
 
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