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Which is correct talked to or talked with?
A lot of students ask me about the difference between talk to and talk with. The answer is that there’s essentially NO difference when two people are having a conversation, and both of them are speaking. You can say “Sue is talking to John” or “Sue is talking with John” – they’re the same!
WHEN TO USE spoke to and spoke with?
“Spoke with” indicates you had a conversation (chat), with someone. “Spoke to” indicates, for example, that you spoke to an audience of people.
Is it I have spoke or I have spoken?
I spoke is the simple past tense of the verb to speak. e.g. I spoke to her yesterday. I have spoken is the present perfect tense of the verb to speak. e.g. I have spoken to her this morning and she will be having dinner with me tonight.
Can I speak to you or can I talk to you?
Both sentences are correct and same in the meaning. The only difference is that speak is more formal than talk. For example, talking to a friend is casual while speaking with your students is more formal and informative.
Is spoke a correct word?
Spoke is the past tense of speak.
Is spoken correct?
The past participle however would be spoken. “Have you spoken to him as yet about the courses”. The past tense of SPEAK is SPOKE. Spoken, Some people confuse the past tense and past participle of the verb “to speak” by using the word “spoke” rather than “spoken” (and vice versa).
What is the difference between “spoke to” and “talked to?
Both words are the past tenses of words with similar meanings. Spoke to means “held a conversation with.” Talked to means “communicated ideas, information, or feelings in spoken words.” However, talked to is deemed a little more forceful as it implies more of a one-sided conversation.
Is it correct to say I talked to him or I talked?
Both can be correct, depending on what we want to emphasize. “I talked with him” implies a conversation with someone on an equal basis. When you talk and listen. A genuine two-way communication. “I talked to him” implies that you have something specific to say to your interlocutor, and you state it to him/her.
What is the difference between “talk to him” and “ talk to him?
Both sentences are grammatically correct; however there is a subtle difference in meaning. The first, “talk to him” implies a one way conversation, as the sentence only refers to the action (verb, which is “talk” ) from the speakers point of view.
What is the difference between ‘talk to’ and ‘talk with’ someone?
To “talk with” somebody implies both sides are communicating, whereas “talk to” could be a 1-sided conversation. At least in the US, “talk to” is more commonly used. We’re not big on listening.