Ben9108  +  192715 Sun, 05 Feb 06 01:57 AM what is the different between? - i have always lost my keys .(perfect tense) - i always lost my keys. (present)   Ben9108 Joined on Mon, Aug 29 2005 Full Member 241 Tenses

	CalifJim  +  192727 Sun, 05 Feb 06 05:05 AM You want to ask it like this, Ben: What is the difference between ... _______ I have always lost my keys is a somewhat strange sentence.  Usually it would continue:  I have always lost my keys whenever I've gone to that restaurant. I always lost my keys is not present tense.  Did you mean to ask about I always lose my keys? Without some clarification of the question it's difficult to give you the information you are looking for. CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,385 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche Difference Between, Tenses, Present Tenses