what do we use when we want to ask a question about reading:
"did you read " or "have you read"
similarly do we say "did you receive" or "have you received"?
You're asking about the difference between the past tense and the present perfect - albeit in question form.what do we use when we want to ask a question about reading:
"did you read " or "have you read"
similarly do we say "did you receive" or "have you received"?
Hey,You can use any one. Meaning wise there is no difference.
To me, it makes no sense for B to ask "When?"You're asking about the difference between the past tense and the present perfect - albeit in question form.
Look for the many threads about this in past posts.
A: Have you read War and Peace?
B: Yes.
A: Did you read War and Peace?
B: When?
Yes, it's colloquial.Hey,
What caught my attention in Sarats reply was the usage of "meaning wise"
I belive this to be an Indianism, only used by Indian speakers of English.
Do native speakers also use "meaning wise"??
Thanks
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