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once I received vs once I receive

Both phrases are correct. The phrase "once I receive" indicates that you have not yet received something, while the phrase "once I received" takes place in the past.
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Last updated: December 10, 2017 • 291173 views

once I received

This phrase is correct.

This phrase, which is in the past tense, will be used in a sentence with two actions.

Some examples from our editors:

  • Once I received your letter, I immediately called my mother.
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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • once I had received
  • once I got

once I receive

This phrase is correct.

This phrase, which takes place in the future, is part of a sentence that has two actions in it.

Some examples from our editors:

  • Once I receive your letter, I will talk to my supervisor.
  • Once I receive your check, I will need to cash it at once.
  • It has to be either, "Once I receive your documents I will fix a meeting" or "Once I have received your documents I will fix a meeting." 13 people found this useful.
  • I will forward to you the list once i receive it? I will forward to you the list once i receive it? SAVE CANCEL. already exists. Would you like to merge this question  ...
  • 27 mai 2010 ... "I will ask them to send us the project proposal and will forward it to you once I receive it. " Mon essai: "Je leur demanderai de nous envoyer la ...
  • Feb 9, 2015 ... Hello, I wonder what tense would be grammatically correct to use in the sentence below. "Once I receive/ have received your documents, I will ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • once I get
  • once I have received
  • once I obtain

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