Zora

Actually Spagman... America wasn īt called America til 1507, it was named after America Vespucio - an Italian seaman that sailed with Columbus. Soo... I am guessing he said.. "Hey guys, I discovered a new place, let īs call it Columbusville!"

25 Aug 2009     

Tere-arg

My opinion: Oh...well...He thought he had arrived in India, didnīt he?   Iīve missed the bus  would mean it happened minutes ago, but how did the person get to the place? It must have taken him/her some time so by the time he/she arrives, he should say: Sorry, Iīm late. I missed the bus.

26 Aug 2009     

genzianella

That was an interesting topic! I have to say that the difference between simle past/resent perfect sometimes has me puzzled too!! By the way, Zora, the name of the seaman was AMERIGO VESPUCCI

11 Sep 2009     

douglas

I like Zora īs explanation the best.   By the way:  has anybody heard from Libertybelle lately??  ((  ))

11 Sep 2009