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Nsfs2 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Present perfect or past perfect!

Hi,

' I have just watched a Tv programme in a series about British authors.There were two episodes already-this one was the third.Each episode is about a different writer.This one discussed the writer Jane Austen because I have enjoyed/had enjoyed reading Jane Austen's novels for many years.It started with information about her life and upbringing...'

I need to know if the past perfect or the present perfect should be used ,and why?

Thanks.
  

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Well, the time frame calls for the present perfect, but I don't see how because fits in the sentence. You probably want something like: this one discussed the writer Jane Austen, whose novels I have enjoyed reading for many years.

— Philip

  • Well, the time frame calls for the present perfect, but I don't see how because fits in the sentence.
  • You probably want something like: this one discussed the writer Jane Austen, whose novels I have enjoyed reading for many years.
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Well, the time frame calls for the present perfect, but I don't see how because fits in the sentence. You probably want something like: this one discussed the writer Jane Austen, whose novels I have enjoyed reading for many years.
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PhilipWell, the time frame calls for the present perfect, but I don't see how because fits in the sentence. You probably want something like: this one discussed the writer Jane Austen, whose novels I have enjoyed reading for many years.
Thanks for your help, Sir.

Yes, there is something missing. I forgot '... I was interested in this programme because
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No change in the original is necessary.
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PhilipNo change in the original is necessary.
If the past perfect had been used, would that have meant that reading Jane Austen stopped before watching that programme .

Thanks.
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nsfs2 PhilipNo change in the original is necessary.If the past perfect had been used, would that have meant that reading Jane Austen stopped before watching that programme .Thanks.
Yes, but long before the program. You want the present perfect here.
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Philip nsfs2 PhilipNo change in the original is necessary.If the past perfect had been used, would that have meant that reading Jane Austen stopped before watching that programme .Thanks.Yes, but long before the program. You want the present perfect here.
Lots of thanks.
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