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i spoke to her vs i spoken to her

The correct phrase to use is 'I spoke to her.' 'Spoke' is the simple past form of the verb 'speak,' while 'spoken' is the past participle. In this case, the simple past form 'spoke' is needed to convey the action of speaking to someone in the past.
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i spoke to her

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'I spoke to her' when you want to indicate that you communicated with someone in the past.

Examples:

  • I spoke to her yesterday about the project.
  • He spoke to her on the phone last night.
  • She spoke to her teacher after class.
  • We spoke to her parents about the issue.
  • They spoke to her about the upcoming event.
  • Jan 4, 2018 ... Which one is correct: “I spoke to her yesterday”, “We managed to speak yesterday” or “I talked to her yesterday”? The truth is, they're all ...
  • Jul 17, 2024 ... I spoke to her in the very same way, thanked her again for raising a kind and smart man who was the love of my life, etc and she's still alive.
  • Jan 30, 2020 ...I spoke to her” is used when you give someone an advise. The person you talk to won't talk. “I spoke with” used be used when you and have ...
  • Aug 20, 2024 ... Therapist hurt me - Update: I spoke to her. Advice. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Upvote 196
  • Nov 7, 2008 ... Hi everybody, I'd like to know if both sentences are correct: 1. I spoke to her for only a few minutes. 2. I spoke with her for only a few ...
  • Oct 7, 2021 ... I sat on the floor next to her and she smiled, giggled, and kicked her legs as I spoke to her. I asked her, “Do you know how I know you know ...
  • Jun 1, 2006 ... I spoke to her = je lui ai parlé too. BUT (because there is a proposition) : I spoke with her = J'ai parlé avec elle. Petit exercice pour les ...
  • Oct 23, 2018 ... My daughter is 12—here's how I spoke to her about sexual harassment. MPs have warned that sexual harassment is widespread in the UK. I wish I ...
  • Dec 19, 2016 ... I spoke to her = (Yo) (le) hablé a ella ; alekpushkin. Senior Member · English ; chileno. Senior Member · Castellano - Chile ; Sirta. Member. Spanish ...
  • Except it's not entirely true to say that I spoke to her this week – I actually spoke to her quite a long time ago, before Kindling was out on shelves, and ...

i spoken to her

This phrase is incorrect in standard English.

  • Jun 22, 2022 ... A) Scarcely did I speak to her when she realised her mistake. B) Scarcely had I spoken to her when she realised her mistake. C) No sooner did I speak to her ...
  • Jan 3, 2021 ... But when I did stop she texted me saying why haven't I spoken to her and I had her worried (she has anxiety i don't know if that could ...
  • Mar 29, 2024 ... It was a Dr I had never heard of or had I spoken to her before. She was suggesting I were put on statins! I asked for what reason she were ...
  • May 26, 2023 ... I spoken to her mom about the trip and she agree to let us take her. I wasn't sure what documents her father would need for the trip. Upvote
  • Jul 11, 2014 ... I never really knew her, let alone had I spoken to her, but she held my attention nonetheless. Unfortunately, she never held any sentiment ...
  • Feb 15, 2018 ... I had not seen her in years but I spoken to her and have followed her awesome career. Sending love, Your Cousin (Dorcas Family) Norma Rogers ...
  • Aug 20, 2015 ... You'll need to talk to your grandmother and/or the bank. I spoken to her about this as soon as the problem came up, She browsed her bank ...
  • ... I spoken to her before she passed away. I truly wanted to build a relationship with her but it wasn't God plan. May God blessed You and the rest of your ...
  • TSL: The Sports Lounge Dawn Staley is one of the nicest people in the world. I spoken to her a few times.(Hank gather's league in north philly).

Alternatives:

  • I have spoken to her.
  • I had spoken to her.
  • I will speak to her.
  • I am speaking to her.
  • I will have spoken to her.

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