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Diamondrg  +  165657 Sat, 03 Dec 05 01:16 PM

What is the difference between the simple past and the present perfect indeed?

1- definite time and indefinite time? can simple past be used with indefinite time adverbs?

2- can "just", "already" and "yet" be used with the simple past?

3- if yes, why do you think they are mostly associated with the present perfect in most grammars?

4- I think there is a difference between AmE and BrE about this. what is that?

5- Are "I washed my car" and "I have washed my car" grammatically correct? Is there a difference? if there is, can you talk about the situations explaining that?

6- What are the situations in which we choose one rather than the other?
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Mister Micawber  +  165676 Sat, 03 Dec 05 02:26 PM

First, please see Post:49154.  Then, which questions still need answering?
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