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Ago and before
Message de larenaudiere posté le 07-01-2005 à 14:49:10 (S | E | F | I)
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I am trying to understand how to use tenses correctly in English.
I have difficulty with ago and before.
I can't say:I have met him five years ago.
I have to say:I have met him before.
Why is present perfect possible with before but not with ago?
Message de larenaudiere posté le 07-01-2005 à 14:49:10 (S | E | F | I)
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I am trying to understand how to use tenses correctly in English.
I have difficulty with ago and before.
I can't say:I have met him five years ago.
I have to say:I have met him before.
Why is present perfect possible with before but not with ago?