Inspired vs. has inspired
Which one is correct between :
"He is the one who inspired her to become a doctor."
or
"He is the one who has inspired her to become a doctor."
Should I use the past simple because the person started to be inspired at some point in the past, or should I use the present perfect because the state of being inspired lasted at least until she became a doctor, and she is probably still inspired by this man ? I'm struggling to choose.
Top answer
g. as if she has recently decided to become a doctor and is now embarking upon that career or training. If you don't want to emphasise recency or present relevance you can use the simple past in these cases too.
- g.
- as if she has recently decided to become a doctor and is now embarking upon that career or training.
- If you don't want to emphasise recency or present relevance you can use the simple past in these cases too.
- g.
- if she became a doctor a long time ago, then you cannot use the present perfect but must use the simple past.
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The present perfect makes the inspiration seem relatively recent and of present relevance, e.g. as if she has recently decided to become a doctor and is now embarking upon that career or training. If you don't want to emphasise recency or present relevance you can use the simple past in these cases too. If the inspiration is seen as a historical event lying entirely in the past, e.g. if she be
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