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Avesta. Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Could you help me with this, Simple Past or Present Perfect?

Hello,

Pretend it is your graduation party and you want to appreciate your friends. Which one is correct? and could you explain the difference between them?

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped me.

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped me.

Thank you very much in advance for your help.
  

Top answer

In this case, there is little difference in meaning between the two. Usually, though, present perfect is used to connect the past with the present.

  • In this case, there is little difference in meaning between the two.
  • Usually, though, present perfect is used to connect the past with the present.
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In this case, there is little difference in meaning between the two.

Usually, though, present perfect is used to connect the past with the present.
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Thank you so much for your help

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