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i always kicked vs i always kick

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I always kicked' is in the past tense, indicating a habitual action that occurred in the past. 'I always kick' is in the present tense, indicating a habitual action that continues in the present.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1050 views

i always kicked

This phrase is correct when referring to a habitual action that occurred in the past.

This phrase is used to describe a repeated action that happened regularly in the past.

Examples:

  • When I was a child, I always kicked the ball around after school.
  • Aug 31, 2013 ... EXPLAIN TO ME THAT WHY I ALWAYS KICKED AT THE “1” COUNTDOWN OF THE TOURNAMENT STARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IF U DONT EXPLAIN ...
  • Dec 13, 2015 ... ... but after I got more comfortable at the game I've stopped doing it :). I always kicked my foot into the side of the table. It hurt really bad at times.
  • I always kicked myself for selling that car, and kept looking for a replacement. Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago. I was sitting in the barber chair listening to  ...
  • "Even when we were kids, I always kicked your ass." #4. Asylum, Angry!Sam shoots Dean with rock salt. "Why are we even here? Cause you're ...

Alternatives:

  • I used to always kick
  • I would always kick

i always kick

This phrase is correct when referring to a habitual action that continues in the present.

This phrase is used to describe a repeated action that happens regularly in the present.

Examples:

  • I always kick the ball around in the park on weekends.
  • I always kick my semester off with a "Yang"! ” —Yang, making a pun. Welcome to Beacon · Edit. “ Pretty sneaky, sis, but you just activated my trap card! ” —Yang ...
  • It's silly that we leave them on in the first place but i always seem to leave them on then kick them off again in the night :). Photos. i always kick my socks off in the  ...
  • Sep 14, 2015 ... Hi, I'm tried of added script.txt I always kick # 44 if someone can tell me exactly what to put?. thank you in advance :( I searched for long hours.
  • Dec 30, 2014 ... remove kebab 1 year ago. Wow this really helped i really wanted to know how to escape cuz i always kick when i fight lol. Read more Show ...

Alternatives:

  • I usually kick
  • I tend to kick

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