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    #1 05-Mar-2007, 15:25

    Present Vs Past

    What is the difference between

    1) I have seen a movie yesterday.
    2) I saw a movie yesterday.
    3) I had seen a movie yesterday.

    Which one is correct
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    #2 05-Mar-2007, 16:33

    Re: Present Vs Past

    2 is correct. When you specify a time in the past you use the Simple Past.
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    #3 29-Mar-2008, 17:36

    Re: Present Vs Past

    Say:
    I saw a movie yesterday.
    The others aren't used.
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