Hans51 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
You got it?
The expression of 'Got' means 'understood' and 'got' is a past form of 'get' or a reduced form of 'have got' in the sentence?
Thank you so much as usual and have a good day.
Thank you so much as usual and have a good day.
Top answer
It could be either: it depends on when he got it.
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Yes, you are right and I am sorry for not making it clear.
We usually say "Got it?", "I got it" meaning "understand" and I think if it is related to current situations, it is a reduced form of "have got" meaning "have". What do you think? Thank you so much as usual.
We usually say "Got it?", "I got it" meaning "understand" and I think if it is related to current situations, it is a reduced form of "have got" meaning "have". What do you think? Thank you so much as usual.
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I don't think it's possible to distinguish. Compare these two common conversations:
Q: Have you eaten yet?
A: Yes, I've eaten.
Q: Have you eaten yet?
A: Yes, I ate.
Questioner has no definite past time in mind, hence present perfect, but the speaker may or may not be thinking of that specific past time, hence he may choose either.
Q: Have you eaten yet?
A: Yes, I've eaten.
Q: Have you eaten yet?
A: Yes, I ate.
Questioner has no definite past time in mind, hence present perfect, but the speaker may or may not be thinking of that specific past time, hence he may choose either.
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