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"had'nt" versus "have'nt" #1 (permalink) Thu Aug 10, 2006 19:15 pm   "had'nt" versus "have'nt"
 

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ESL/EFL Test #115 "Tense Agreement", question 7

I must admit I ......... thought how the story would finish before I read the book.

(a) haven't
(b) hadn't
(c) aren't
(d) couldn't

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #115 "Tense Agreement", answer 7

I must admit I hadn't thought how the story would finish before I read the book.

Correct answer: (b) hadn't

Your answer was: incorrect
I must admit I haven't thought how the story would finish before I read the book.
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when can had'nt or have'nt use in sentences

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"had'nt" versus "have'nt" #2 (permalink) Fri Aug 11, 2006 7:17 am   "had'nt" versus "have'nt"
 

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Haven't (present perfect) refers to a period from the past until the present time; hadn't (past perfect) refers to the earlier of two past events.

In this case, though, I am wondering which was intended-- Read is both the present and past form of the verb.
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