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Floydlip Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Past Simple Vs Present Perfect whilst comparing

Hello,
Could you please have a look at the following examples and let me know whether it's correct or not:
"We made more money yesterday than we've done today"
"Last week, I went out more than I have done in the past 2 years".
"You look better than you've ever done before".
Question is- is it possible to replace the verb with "done" in the second clause to avoid using/saying it again?
  

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floydlip is it possible to replace the verb with "done" in the second clause to avoid using/saying it again? Yes, if it's something that is actually done . Looking good (or looking better) is not something you do , as in "I think I'll do something interesting today.

— CalifJim

  • floydlip is it possible to replace the verb with "done" in the second clause to avoid using/saying it again?
  • Yes, if it's something that is actually done .
  • Looking good (or looking better) is not something you do , as in "I think I'll do something interesting today.
  • I think I'll look better today", which makes no sense, so the last example doesn't work.
  • In contrast, making money and going out are actions that we do.
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floydlipis it possible to replace the verb with "done" in the second clause to avoid using/saying it again?
Yes, if it's something that is actually done. Looking good (or looking better) is not something you do, as in "I think I'll do something interesting today. I think I'll look better today", which makes no sense, so the last example
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