Did vs. have done

[Rich7]

Test No. errors/inter-5 "Talk about it later", question 2

Who would know among all the people that matter that you done that?

(a) would
(b) among
(c) matter
(d) done

Test No. errors/inter-5 "Talk about it later", answer 2

Who would know among all the people that matter that you did that?

Correct entry: did
The error was: (d) done

You have found the error but your entry is incorrect.
Who would know among all the people that matter that you have done that?
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"did" agaisnt "have done" why?

[Alan]

You have an interesting question there. I think did is needed here because I have included the word that in the sentence to convey the idea of past. If it had been you have done, it would be you have done this.
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[Rich7]

Do you mean the second that? if so, is this an indication of the past , why?

thanks again... :?: :?:

[Torsten]

Actually, it's the third that in that sentence and it means that something had been done in the past. Let's assume the following conversation is going on:

A: Do you recognize what I have done for mankind?

B: Well, to be honest I can't quite follow you.

A: I'm sure you remember that it was me who invented a winter hat with electrical heating.

B: Who would know among all the people that matter that you did that? (inventing that winter hat.)

TOEIC short conversations: A couple discuss how to cut their expenses.

[Nathanael86]

Hi,

"Who would know among all the people that matter that you did that?"

could somebody please explain to me the meaning of this sentence?

"that matter that you did that" this part of the sentence sounds totally strange to me and I haven't been able to translate it into my native language properly (I'm from Germany)

It would be quite helpful if someone could write a sentence with the exact same meaning but in other words. :)

thanks

[Yankee]

The sentence is a bit awkward. Maybe this will help you out:

- Among all the people that matter, who would know that you did that?
- Who, among all the people that matter, would know that you did that?
- Which of those people* would know you did that?

* ("Those people" was used as a replacement for "all the people that matter" because I thought it might help clarify the sentence for you.)

All the people that matter = all of the people who count/all of the people who are significant or important in a way that is related to the topic.
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[Nathanael86]

That definitely makes sense. I wasn't thinking of the possibility that "matter" could refer to "the people"

Thanks a lot.

[Murtican]

There is something wrong with this test. I tried several times. Although I mark the correct answer and check the answers it shows my choice is wrong.

[Beeesneees]

Hello Murtican,

Which question are you having a problem with and what answer are you giving?
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[Lili6]

who can explain for me why can't we use here Past perfect ? thanks

[Polly333]

hello, please explain me the meaning of this: "i want to apply".
thank you.

[Beeesneees]

I want to put myself forward for this.
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[Polly333]

Thanks for the explanation, but can you give some examples for better understanding.
Thank you.

[Polly333]

Thanks for the explanation, but can you give some examples for better understanding.
Thank you.

[Beeesneees]

I want to apply for the post of zoo keeper.
I want to apply to the passport agency.
I want to apply to Cambridge University.
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