I missed or I've missed the bus?

Mskacang · #1 (permalink) Fri Oct 03, 2008 16:10 pm *I missed or I've missed the bus?*

'Sorry, I'm late. I missed the bus.'
'Sorry, I'm late. I've missed the bus.'

Could you explain which one is correct and why? Or could both be correct?

Thanks in advance.

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:16 am *I missed or I've missed the bus?*

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Under normal circumstances, #1 is correct; he is late because the bus was clearly missed in the past. I would expect to hear these:

'Sorry I'm late. I missed the bus.'
'Sorry, I'll be late. I've missed the bus.'
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Mskacang · #3 (permalink) Sat Oct 04, 2008 14:23 pm *thanks*

Thanks for your promt response!

Lxguy · #4 (permalink) Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:27 am *I missed or I've missed the bus?*

Thank for the clear explanation.

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