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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 • 30862 views

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

"i did take the test"

'I did take the test' is used to express that the action of taking the test was completed in the past.
  • Mar 31, 2020 ... I did take the test speed with their system two days before, and it said I failed internet speed. I tried again one day before using the ...
  • Sep 7, 2018 ... Nonetheless, I did take the test and approved at first attempt with 273/300. This is how I did it: - Ansible up and running from O'Reilly
  • Aug 29, 2023 ... I did take the test late Thursday night, so I kind of anticipated that the weekend would probably hold me back from hearing anything sooner ...
  • Aug 29, 2016 ... I did take the test yesterday, and spent a lot of time flipping to, and reading the sectional charts. I have no aviation experience and have ...
  • Oct 19, 2007 ... Some of you have missed an important fact - I did take the test, three times, and was unable to complete it. I was unable to answer enough ...
  • Apr 12, 2020 ... I did take the test on the MacBookPro that was running Windows 10 via Bootcamp. The windows was empty since I installed it specifically to ...
  • Nov 8, 2015 ... I did take the test in September, but unfortunately did really poorly: I got a scaled score of 650, which corresponds to the 49% percentile.
  • But I did take the test and joined the NYPD. “I was assigned to the 20th Precinct on the Upper West Side [in Manhattan]. I was originally a foot cop ...
  • May 24, 2019 ... I told him that I did take the test and that I'd look for the receipt but probably didn't have it anymore. In a panic I called my wife and ...
  • Dear colleagues,. Today's experience was my first with administering a real Regents exam. I haven't seen the key yet, but I did take the test between proctoring ...

Alternatives:

  • I took the test

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

"i have taken the test"

'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.
  • Jan 9, 2022 ... what enneagram am I? I have taken the test so many times and every time it's something different.
  • Oct 18, 2024 ... I have taken the test and was disqualified for a history of mental health complications (Depression, anxiety, medication, hospitalization).
  • Sep 21, 2022 ... I have taken the test and learned that the class pushes an absorbant amount of information but is not on the test. Does anyone have ...
  • May 16, 2021 ... I have taken the test for many times(different tests) since I am really curious.... ISFJ, ESFJ and ENFJ are the results.
  • Oct 22, 2023 ... i have taken the test completely but when i click on resume test. it starts a new test again with different questions. i am really not able ...
  • Mar 31, 2017 ... Hello I have taken the "Test Licence" for 2 Zulu Users and have installed the Zulu Windows Client without any problem and everythink works ...
  • Mar 9, 2023 ... Long answer: So far both times I have taken the test I have past it but I will say both times were very different. The first I took a ...
  • Aug 6, 2010 ... I really hope not since it's not as if I have taken the test, cancelled the results and re-taken! Kudos/Bookmark. Kudos Smile.
  • May 15, 2007 ... I have taken the test 4 times now and the max I can get in the speaking section is 23, and I have more than 20 friends that are on the same ...
  • Aug 27, 2021 ... Hi everyone! I would like to know what I should keep in mind while selecting the 5 schools to send my test reports to? I have taken the test ...

Alternatives:

  • I took the test

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