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"I never seen him before" or "I never see him before"?

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I never seen him before

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "seen" should be in the present perfect tense as "have seen."

The correct form is "I have never seen him before." Use the present perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.

Alternatives:

  • I have never seen him before
  • I had never seen him before
  • I never saw him before
  • I have not seen him before
  • I've never seen him before

I never see him before

This phrase is incorrect. The verb tense should be in the present perfect form to convey the intended meaning.

The correct form is "I have never seen him before." Use the present perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.

Alternatives:

  • I have never seen him before
  • I had never seen him before
  • I never saw him before
  • I have not seen him before
  • I've never seen him before
The correct phrase is "I have never seen him before." The use of the present perfect tense "have seen" is appropriate in this context to indicate an action that started in the past and continues up to the present. The phrase "I never see him before" is incorrect due to the incorrect verb tense.

Last Updated: March 28, 2024

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