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Poll: I have got up at 5 a.m. today.

I have got up at 5 a.m. today.

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This Poll:

  • Votes: 608
  • Comments: 7
  • Added: May 2004

Comments:

pooja

i got at 5.00am .

Pooja

i got up at 5.00 am

boldra

Bad. Don't use present perfect with a definite time. "I got up at 5am today" or "I have got up" (or even "I have gotten up")

Kukinecka

But what if the 'today' has not ended yet?

Statuess

*facepalm* Obviously 'today' has not ended.

touffic

because i have got up at 5 a.m today is not a good english

Dave

This is a statement of fact regarding a specified and defined time. The past simple tense should be used.

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