i missed some classes vs i have missed some classes

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I missed some classes' is used when referring to a specific past event, while 'I have missed some classes' is used when emphasizing the relevance of the action to the present or when the action has an impact on the present.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1432 views

i missed some classes

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific past event.

This phrase is used to talk about the fact that you were absent from some classes in the past.

Examples:

I missed some classes last week due to illness.
She missed some classes because of a family emergency.

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- I'll be honest, I missed some classes.
I missed a couple classes, but I'm here from now on.
I missed a couple classes, but I'm here from now on.
Since your wedding, you've missed six classes, a paper and your midterm.
So, he's missed six of my classes.
I know my daughter missed a lot of classes in college for her stories.
(groaning) You missed two classes and no homework
Also, I've missed more morning classes than I've been to.
She says I missed some evidence.
I just I missed some opportunities back then.
Heard I missed some fireworks at the finish line.
I missed some bills, Meg.
Looks like I missed some big to-do.
I missed some nuances the first time.
I'm guessing I missed some fun?
I throw them to the garbage whenever I find one... buy maybe I missed some.
Look, okay, I missed some work. I was late on a couple of deadlines.
Apparently, I missed some sort of journal assignment, and if I don't turn it in, I'm not necessarily moving up to fourth grade.
I missed you and you missed some nice jobs, too.
They apparently had some classes together.

Alternatives:

I was absent from some classes.
I didn't attend some classes.
I skipped some classes.
I failed to attend some classes.
I was not present in some classes.

i have missed some classes

This phrase is correct and commonly used when emphasizing the relevance of the action to the present or when the action has an impact on the present.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of missing classes in the past has consequences or relevance to the present.

Examples:

I have missed some classes, so I need to catch up on the material.
She has missed some classes, which is affecting her grades.

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- I'll be honest, I missed some classes.
Since your wedding, you've missed six classes, a paper and your midterm.
I... I have missed some bills, and... we can't cover the overhead.
I missed a couple classes, but I'm here from now on.
So, he's missed six of my classes.
I missed a couple classes, but I'm here from now on.
I know my daughter missed a lot of classes in college for her stories.
(groaning) You missed two classes and no homework
Also, I've missed more morning classes than I've been to.
I have missed you for so long.
How I have missed the simple pleasures of life.
Your sisters and I have missed you.
Your sisters and I have missed you.
And I have missed that coat.
I have missed you when I read Snow.
I have missed you, sweetheart.
Lady Lyndon and I have missed your company lately.
I have missed you, Moray.
It seems I have missed the clients.
All the moments I have missed.

Alternatives:

I have been absent from some classes.
I have not attended some classes.
I have skipped some classes.
I have failed to attend some classes.
I have not been present in some classes.

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i missed some classes vs i have missed some classes