Gramatically correct?

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Im not sure if this is correct:

"Maybe if you spoke like you actually got an education he wouldn't get so annoyed with you"


is it got? or have/had? any insight on this, (and WHY its wrong if it is) would help! thanks!
 
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Welcome to Using English.

It depends on whether the person wants to emphasize that the other person received an education (got) or has an education (have) -- process or state. In practice, they mean the same thing, though.
 
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