'almost forget' vs. 'almost forgot'

[Edithlin]

Which one is correct? 'almost forget' or 'almost forgot'?

Thanks

[Alan]

Hi,

'Correctness' is difficult to assess unless you know the context.

Alan
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[Edithlin]

Hi

Does it mean that both are correct?

Can I have a sample sentenance for each phase?

What about 'I almost forget to send you this file.'?

Thanks

[Alan]

Hi,

If you want to use it as a general statement, you could say:

Sometimes I get so busy that I almost forget to eat regular meals.

If you want to talk about a particular event in the past, you could say:

I was so busy yesterday that I almost forgot to send you your birthday card,

Hope this helps

Alan
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[Edithlin]

Hi Alan

I've got it, I should focus on the tense. Thanks a lot.

Then, in my previous example, is it correct to use present tense if I write 'I almost forget to send you this file.' in a email?

Edith

[Alan]

No, here it is 'forgot'because this is as I said 'a particular event in the past'

Alan
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[Edithlin]

ic, many thanks!