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YSchneider Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Can we mix the present perfect and the simple past?

I’d like to know if we can mix the present perfect and the simple past and if it’s natural.


I noticed that the present simple it’s often used for sentences with already.


I already finished it! But not for it negative opposite I haven’t finished it yet!


I think for questions both are common Did you finish it yet? Or Have you finished it yet?


So when I answer to Did you finished it yet? Can I say No I haven’t finished it yet!


And the other way around can I answer I already finished to the question Have you finished it


yet?


Did I tell you that I’ll get promoted? – No, you haven’t told me yet – Is this possible?


Did you eat yet? – No, I haven’t eaten yet – possible?


(by the way I’m just talking about US usage)
  

Top answer

In Standard English "already" and "yet" are used with the perfect but not the simple past. Using them with the simple past is an americanism.

— Huevos

  • In Standard English "already" and "yet" are used with the perfect but not the simple past.
  • Using them with the simple past is an americanism.
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In Standard English "already" and "yet" are used with the perfect but not the simple past. Using them with the simple past is an americanism.
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pls can u tell me if i can mix present perfect with simple past in one sentence?
thanks
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Anonymouscan mix present perfect with simple past in one sentence
I ordered a full English breakfast because I haven't eaten yet today.
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Huevos Using them with the simple past is an americanism. Americanism.

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