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I think I caught this disease vs i think I catch this disease

The correct phrase is "I think I caught this disease." The use of the past tense "caught" is appropriate in this context to indicate that the action of catching the disease has already happened.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

I think I caught this disease

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the belief or suspicion that one has already contracted a disease in the past.

Examples:

  • I think I caught this disease from my coworker.
  • She thinks she caught the flu last week.
  • Do you think you caught the virus at the party?
  • They thought they caught a cold after being out in the rain.
  • He thinks he caught a stomach bug from the restaurant.

i think I catch this disease

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "catch" should be in the past tense "caught" to match the context of the sentence.

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