bernardofernandes
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Hi.
Should we always indicate a specific time to use the past simple? Or should we always use the present perfect when we do not indicate a specific time?
Are these just rules for formal writing? In the real life, I have ever seen people using the simple past even though they do not indicate a specific time (e.g., yesterday, last week). And even in formal writing, sometimes I don't identify the use of these rules.
I have read some english books of advanced grammar in use, but I'm still in doubt.
Thank you.
Should we always indicate a specific time to use the past simple? Or should we always use the present perfect when we do not indicate a specific time?
Are these just rules for formal writing? In the real life, I have ever seen people using the simple past even though they do not indicate a specific time (e.g., yesterday, last week). And even in formal writing, sometimes I don't identify the use of these rules.
I have read some english books of advanced grammar in use, but I'm still in doubt.
Thank you.
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