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Past or present perfect? (John: Judy looks sad. What has happened to her?) #1 (permalink) Fri May 01, 2009 4:19 am   Past or present perfect? (John: Judy looks sad. What has happened to her?)
 

John: Judy looks sad. What has happened to her?
Tom: ______________________.
(A) She hasn't caught the bus.
(B) She didn't catch the bus.
Which option is correct?
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past or present perfect? #2 (permalink) Fri May 01, 2009 4:44 am   past or present perfect?
 

B is the correct choice here.
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past or present perfect? #3 (permalink) Fri May 01, 2009 15:43 pm   past or present perfect?
 

Hi Sitifan,
I also think B is correct.
Present perfect is often used when we FIRST give new information:
The Prime Minister has met business leaders.
But we nornally use simple past when we give or ask for MORE(continue to talk):
He talked to them for two hours.
Hope that helps,
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