'almost forget' vs. 'almost forgot'

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Which one is correct? ‘almost forget’ or ‘almost forgot’?

Thanks

2

Hi,

‘Correctness’ is difficult to assess unless you know the context.

Alan

3

Hi

Does it mean that both are correct?

Can I have a sample sentenance for each phase?

What about ‘I almost forget to send you this file.’?

Thanks

4

Hi,

If you want to use it as a general statement, you could say:

Sometimes I get so busy that I almost forget to eat regular meals.

If you want to talk about a particular event in the past, you could say:

I was so busy yesterday that I almost forgot to send you your birthday card,

Hope this helps

Alan

5

Hi Alan

I’ve got it, I should focus on the tense. Thanks a lot.

Then, in my previous example, is it correct to use present tense if I write ‘I almost forget to send you this file.’ in a email?

Edith

6

No, here it is 'forgot’because this is as I said ‘a particular event in the past’

Alan

7

ic, many thanks!