present perfect

Anonymousthis is incorrect as "see" is a state verb and it cannot be connected to time (only duration). Am I mistaken?

I think you are. It is a rule I have never heard. The example though, is a slight stretch of the imagination. Here is a more reasonable one: I have seen several films this year.

Thank you!! I made a mistake in typing "duration" I meant to write "quantity", I've seen that film twice this week or I've already seen that film this week.
Another example is: She has been friendly this week (I'd say wrong) but if we add a adv intensifier it is ok: She has been very friendly this week.

Verbs used statively are not normally used in the progressive/continuous aspect, which stresses the limited duration of a dynamic situation. This, however is not an absolute rule: I must go to the doctor. I am seeing spots in front of my eyes.


Verbs used statively can be used in the perfect aspect, as in Mr M's example.This aspect shows the

AnonymousAnother example is: She has been friendly this week (I'd say wrong) but if we add a adv intensifier it is ok: She has been very friendly this week.

The first sentence is not wrong, especially if the person concerned is not normally friendly.

thank you for your response - it is very clear!