I say and teach "I've forgotten". I consider "I forgot" wrong. You will probably hear it, though.Originally Posted by englishhobby
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#1 04-Mar-2013, 19:06What'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, 19:22Re: What's the meaning of this word? - I forgot.
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#3 04-Mar-2013, 21:41Re: What's the meaning of this word? - I forgot.
Why is I forgot wrong in BrE?
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#4 04-Mar-2013, 21:43Re: What's the meaning of this word? - I forgot.
"I forgot" is not wrong in the right context. Originally Posted by bagzi94
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#5 04-Mar-2013, 21:55Re: 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, 22:14Re: 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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