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« on: June 23, 2008, 09:34:15 PM »
Which one is grammatically correct and why?
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« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2008, 07:55:00 AM »
Hi Learneng,

Both are fine in my opinion (past simple and past perfect), but mean slightly different things.

I added: referring to time without stating what it is

I've added: completely finished actions

The first sentence may also include a time for more information, whilst the second sentence can stand alone without modification.
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