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i did take the test vs i have taken the test

Both phrases are correct, but are used in different contexts. 'I did take the test' emphasizes the completion of the action in the past, while 'I have taken the test' indicates a past action with a present relevance.
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Last updated: August 11, 2024

i did take the test

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize the completion of the action in the past.

'I did take the test' is used to express that the action of taking the test was completed in the past.
  • I didn't take the realtor test.
  • Jessica, I know you didn't take the test.
  • This is crazy. I didn't even take the test.
  • This is crazy; I didn't even take the test.
  • Well, all foreigners have to take the test.
  • Dad, I had to take the test today.
  • You had to take the test twice.
  • I asked Mia if she would take the test.
  • He should exercise his right and take the test.
  • I'll take the test one more time.
  • I don't take the test anyway.
  • OK, I'm willing to take the test.
  • Please take the test, baby.
  • And you have to take the test all over again.
  • But let's just take the test anyway.
  • You have one hour to take the test.
  • Thanks for not letting me take the test.
  • It is recommended that you take the test in a resting position.
  • Even though there is no trauma that could be seen, you have to take the test.
  • Travis doesn't want to take the test. Let's see how far he'll go to get out of it.

Alternatives:

  • I took the test

i have taken the test

This phrase is correct and is used to indicate a past action with a present relevance.

'I have taken the test' is used to show that the action of taking the test in the past has a connection or relevance to the present.
  • I'm having a child, I have taken the test, they just broke the news to me.
  • Proctor Clarkson, one student still hasn't taken the test.
  • If we'd taken the test verbally, my guess is you would've done very well.
  • In order to limit exposure and thereby guarantee integrity of the questions, a full quality control may only be applied once the tests have taken place.
  • It could be argued that candidates who have already taken the tests have suffered discrimination, on the grounds that they have had less time in which to prepare for the selection tests.
  • You saw a few old friends who had taken the test?
  • In all other cases separate measurements must be taken at each of them, the highest figure recorded being taken as the test value.
  • The maximum sound level meter reading during this period of operation, mathematically rounded to the first decimal place, shall be taken as the test value.
  • Member States shall ensure that samples taken for the tests referred to in paragraph 1 are drawn from homogeneous lots.
  • Store the liver specimens taken from the test fish at <= - 70 ºC if they are not used for the pre-treatment shortly after the excision.
  • Have you taken the math test?
  • As far as I know, she hasn't taken the pregnancy test yet.
  • These tests have taken 22 to 24 years, although some adjustments are taking place.
  • An evidence of achievement is a confirmation of an existing efficiency control, e.g. taken tests or assessed tasks.
  • None of the documents provided attested to Bureau Veritas having carried out, witnessed itself or in any way taken part in the tests required by the applicable standards.
  • So thousands and thousands of people have taken this test online, so we have results.
  • The jar labelled "13C-urea powder" is taken from the test set, opened, and filled up to three quarters of its volume with tap water.
  • The vehicle is taken into the test area where the ambient temperature is between 293 and 303 K (20 and 30 ºC).
  • The patient should fast for at least 4 hours before the test so that the test is taken on an empty stomach.
  • I have taken the sensible precaution of tossing your firearms outside.

Alternatives:

  • I took the test

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