0
Zil Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Actions complete the present moment.
Since the present perfect is used for actions completed before now, how do we describe an action completes at the present moment?
E.g. At the moment that a runner touches the finishing line, do we say he finishes the race or he finished the race?
At the moment that the action of sending an email is completed, do we say the email has been sent or the email is sent?
E.g. At the moment that a runner touches the finishing line, do we say he finishes the race or he finished the race?
At the moment that the action of sending an email is completed, do we say the email has been sent or the email is sent?
Top answer
We can use either.
- We can use either.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
2 Answers
0
00
Related Questions