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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

About Present Perfect Tense

A: I think Sarah has had plastic surgery.

B: Yes. She definitely is not a natural beauty.

A: I think she had eyelid surgery.

B: I think she has also done some Botox.

A: I think she has had too much work done.

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about "A: I think Sarah has had plastic surgery."

He insist that the present perfect tense in the first sentence is used for 'experience' in the uses of present perfect tense.

But I insist it is used for A finished action with a result in the present (focus on result)
  

Top answer

Without being a party to the conversation and being able to ask Ms A what she was thinking, both interpretations are possible, but 'life experience' is much more likely and logical, since there is no indication that either A or B know whether the surgical procedures are actually finished—since the subject is obviously undergoing a number of procedures.

— Mister Micawber

  • Without being a party to the conversation and being able to ask Ms A what she was thinking, both interpretations are possible, but 'life experience' is much more likely and logical, since there is no indication that either A or B know whether the surgical procedures are actually finished—since the subject is obviously undergoing a number of procedures.
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Without being a party to the conversation and being able to ask Ms A what she was thinking, both interpretations are possible, but 'life experience' is much more likely and logical, since there is no indication that either A or B know whether the surgical procedures are actually finished—since the subject is obviously undergoing a number of procedures.
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Thanks for your kindness.
But I insist it is used for A finished action with a result in the present (focus on result)

like the following Ex.)

I've lost my keys (so I can't get into my house).
She's hurt her leg (so she can't play tennis today).
They've missed the bus (so they will be late).
I've cooked dinner (so you should come and eat).

So I think like
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AnonymousAm I really wrong?
Both interpretations are possible, as Mr M said.
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I am the asking man. I add some words to my topic.
So please re-think about this question. Ok?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dialogue ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

A: I think Sarah has had plastic surgery.
B: Yes. She definitely is not a natural beauty.
A: I think she had eyelid surgery.
B: I think she has also done some Botox.
A: I think she has had too much work done.

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I added words to my question.
So If There are your answers to change, answer me please.
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CamomileI added words to my question.So If There are your answers to change, answer me please.
You have added words, but unfortunately they add nothing new and my opinion remains steadfast. I am sorry that you are so determined to prove your antagonist wrong; you do not have a solid argument.
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OK thanks a lot. by the way, Where are you from? Mr.M
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Wild CamomileWhere are you from? Mr.M
Chicago.
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Wild Camomile Only native english speakers please.
Please don't attempt to restrict who should respond to questions. All members are free to respond to all questions if they have the knowledge. You'll find that some of our members who are not native speakers provide far sounder answers than some native speakers.
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