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Sashadroogie · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:34 pm Post subject:

Interesting. Does that mean that 'had got' isn't in the past either?

Sashadroogie · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:37 pm Post subject:

Heh heh! Just confusing the issue...

Justin Trullinger · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 11:23 pm Post subject:

I've got an idea!

(tense? Why yes, I'm feeling a little tense...)

J

Mrs McClusky · Joined: 09 Jun 2010 Posts: 133

boundforsaudi · Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 243

Ha! You wouldn't be the first, sweetie! And if you really are in a position to offer work, my guess is you have an education degree. Your ignorance of basic grammar is typical of your ilk, and you join Cutting Edge in dragging down the profession.

Sashadroogie · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 5:47 pm Post subject:

boundforsaudi · Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 243

thanks for spotting my typo

Sashadroogie · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 5:58 pm Post subject:

I was not certain it was indeed a typo. I'm still not convinced. To drop a main verb completely is more than a typo to me. To do so in a sentence where you mock another poster's grammatical knowledge and defame a perfectly good course book is hilariously much more so.

So, come on then. What's the problem with Cutting Edge referring to 'have got' as present simple? Contextually, it is presented in its present simple use, and not its semi-modal use.

I don't see your point. Care to share?

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

Maybe this should be on the peeve thread Laughing

Sashadroogie · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:11 pm Post subject:

Yes, that is a typical example of a real typo - I just included to see if you'd spot it.

'Tell me, do you troll often? For you've got to be a troll'. This is an example of a non-present simple use of 'have got'. Is that what you are driving at?

Sashadroogie · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:12 pm Post subject:

notice the missing word in the above post?

Sashadroogie · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:12 pm Post subject:

Or the punctuation error?

Sashadroogie · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:22 pm Post subject:

What? From a troll who makes all sorts of unfounded claims about grammar and course books? Hmmm... I doubt I'd gain anything from that arrangement, so no thanks. However, I'm sure there are plenty hapless students out there who won't know the difference. You'd be better off slinging your hook in their direction, mate.

boundforsaudi · Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 243

Mate? Ha! Sounds like I've been talking to the Geico gecko. Cheerio!

Ok. One free lesson. You may have to cross the pond to see this in action, but the simple present is just "have." No "got," no "gotten."

Sashadroogie · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:29 pm Post subject:

Ah, he's got to be a troll. Let the Mods deal with him.