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    #1 04-Mar-2013, 19:06

    What's the meaning of this word? - I forgot.

    Will it be a grammar mistake to use the verb "to forget" in the Past Simple (in British English) in the context (in the itle)?
    If I were a native speaker of English, I would never shut up. :-)
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    #2 04-Mar-2013, 19:22

    Re: What's the meaning of this word? - I forgot.

    Quote Originally Posted by englishhobby View Post
    Will it be a grammar mistake to use the verb "to forget" in the Past Simple (in British English) in the context (in the itle)?
    I say and teach "I've forgotten". I consider "I forgot" wrong. You will probably hear it, though.
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    #3 04-Mar-2013, 21:41

    Re: What's the meaning of this word? - I forgot.

    Why is I forgot wrong in BrE?
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    #4 04-Mar-2013, 21:43

    Re: What's the meaning of this word? - I forgot.

    Quote Originally Posted by bagzi94 View Post
    Why is I forgot wrong in BrE?
    "I forgot" is not wrong in the right context.
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    #5 04-Mar-2013, 21:55

    Re: What's the meaning of this word? - I forgot.

    Could you tell us why it is wrong in this context and more about the right context?
    Thanks in advance!
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    #6 04-Mar-2013, 22:14

    Re: What's the meaning of this word? - I forgot.

    bagzi, this about the normal difference between the past simple and present perfect.

    I do not remember the meaning of this word. I have forgotten it.

    I forgot to do my homework last night.
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