Suppose I have been in Italy for a summerbreak and now writing about my travel in past tense
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- amal_noor_April 2021
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Ribamarrs1950April 2021 I went to Italy to visit my friend, right after finishing my university studies. (Here the important is the time when) I was in Italy when they called me to inform me about the prize I’d won. (Here the importance is the place where I was) I’ve been to Italy twice. (This past action is still true at the time you are speaking) I hope it will be clear for you. Best regards. |
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AussieInBgApril 2021 ”I went to Italy.” - the action of travel to Italy is more important for your description. ”I was in Italy.” - Your position / place (Italy) is more important for what you are describing. |
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cothurnatusApril 2021 I went to Italy = I rode to Italy. I was in Italy = I visited Italy. |
debbie_gooApril 2021 The past tense, you need the definite article the. |
Ribamarrs1950April 2021 I really do not understand your question. What does the article has to do with the tense of the verb?