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Velazquez1518 Posted 12 years ago
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What is difference beetween:
-He has finished
-He did finish
If there is difference. I don't know even if are correct both
-He has finished
-He did finish
If there is difference. I don't know even if are correct both
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They are both correct but usage is different. 1. He has finished.
- They are both correct but usage is different.
- 1.
- He has finished.
- (past participle--this one is used when you're focusing on the present result of a past action.
- The action is probably a very recent one (very close to present time).
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They are both correct but usage is different.
1. He has finished. (past participle--this one is used when you're focusing on the present result of a past action. The action is probably a very recent one (very close to present time).
2. He did finish. (simple past--form 1)
3.He finished. (simple past -- form 2)
#2 and #3 mean the same thing but #2
1. He has finished. (past participle--this one is used when you're focusing on the present result of a past action. The action is probably a very recent one (very close to present time).
2. He did finish. (simple past--form 1)
3.He finished. (simple past -- form 2)
#2 and #3 mean the same thing but #2
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I wanted to know the little differences of meaning. You have been very clear. Thank you very much!
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Yes, I agree with Ivanhr that both are correct. Both refer to events that took place in the past.
1st - Present Perfect Tense (INDEFINITE time);
2nd - Simple Past tense (DEFINITE time = FINISHED [simple form]; DID FINISH {emphatic form]
Thanks.
1st - Present Perfect Tense (INDEFINITE time);
2nd - Simple Past tense (DEFINITE time = FINISHED [simple form]; DID FINISH {emphatic form]
Thanks.
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