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i learned a lesson. vs i learned a lesson

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase, 'i learned a lesson.', is a statement where the period indicates the end of the sentence. The second phrase, 'i learned a lesson?', is a question where the question mark indicates the sentence is asking for confirmation or seeking information.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 905 views

i learned a lesson.

This phrase is correct as a statement where the period indicates the end of the sentence.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker has gained knowledge or understanding from a particular experience.

Examples:

  • After failing the test, I learned a lesson.
  • She made a mistake, but she learned a lesson.
  • He got into trouble, but he learned a lesson.
  • Despite the setback, I learned a lesson.
  • The accident taught me a lesson.
  • That was a detour but now I learned a lesson.
  • But, Mr. Palmer, I learned a lesson.
  • No, you're only saying you learned a lesson because I said I learned a lesson.
  • I learned a lesson from you.
  • Today I've learned a valuable lesson.
  • Ever since I started hanging out with these guys, I've learned a lesson.
  • But you know, what happened to you, I learned such a huge lesson.
  • Secondly, I explained during the debate and I will explain once again that I have learned a lesson from this.
  • I guess we learned a lesson here.
  • Today I learned a valuable lesson about friendship.
  • But... I learned a valuable lesson that day.
  • Although I learned a valuable lesson that night.
  • I learned that lesson a while ago.
  • You're staying here until you've learned a lesson.
  • We talked, and she learned a lesson.
  • I hope you guys have learned a lesson.
  • John Ross, maybe you're young enough to have learned a lesson.
  • It's about time they learned a lesson.
  • We talked, and she learned a lesson.
  • "You may be the one in school,"but I'm the one who learned a lesson.

i learned a lesson

This phrase is correct as a question where the question mark indicates the sentence is seeking confirmation or information.

This phrase is used to ask for confirmation or to seek information about whether the speaker has gained knowledge or understanding from a particular experience.

Examples:

  • You think I learned a lesson?
  • Did she learn a lesson from her mistake?
  • Do you believe he learned a lesson from his actions?
  • You wonder if I learned a lesson?
  • Have I learned a lesson from this experience?
  • But, Mr. Palmer, I learned a lesson.
  • I learned a lesson from you.
  • That was a detour but now I learned a lesson.
  • I learned a lesson from it.
  • No, you're only saying you learned a lesson because I said I learned a lesson.
  • I learned a lesson then.

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