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I selected vs I have selected

Both "I selected" and "I have selected" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I selected" is simple past tense and is used to talk about an action that happened at a specific point in the past. "I have selected" is present perfect tense and is used to indicate that the action of selecting was completed recently or has relevance to the present.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 3707 views

I selected

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "I selected" when you want to talk about an action of selecting that happened at a specific point in the past.

Examples:

  • I selected the best option from the menu.
  • She selected a beautiful dress for the party.
  • I selected all those characters. Time to move on. You press onward, feeling refreshed and invigorated by all the free will you were just dealt. The story was your ...
  • I selected "Keep me logged in," but now I need to change it. To change your selection: Click at the top right of your Facebook homepage; Select Log Out; From ...
  • May 21, 2015 ... Your address was selected as a part of a sample and represents thousands of other households like yours.
  • Why was I selected for verification? What do I have to submit and where do I send it? What happens once I submit my documents and how long does it take?

Alternatives:

  • I chose
  • I picked
  • I decided on

I have selected

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "I have selected" when you want to indicate that the action of selecting was completed recently or has relevance to the present.

Examples:

  • I have selected the winners of the competition.
  • She has selected the colors for the new website.
  • May 5, 2015 ... This appears to be a question from some examination. Anyway, the difference is as follows: 1. I have selected... This means that 'I' have ...
  • Oct 28, 2013 ... Wenger - Why I have selected Hayden. Arsène Wenger has praised Isaac Hayden's intelligence after including him in the Arsenal squad for the ...
  • I have selected, I have been selected, I have been selecting, I have been being selected. you have selected, you have been selected, you have been selecting ...
  • Sep 5, 2015 ... Having just set up family sharing I have selected the wrong year for my child and my 10 year old is now only 4 months old, how can I reset it ...

Alternatives:

  • I have chosen
  • I have picked
  • I have decided on

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