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Jandi Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Tense with 'this morning'

Hello, teachers!
Which tense is correct or common?

1-1. I had my hair cut [this morning, today].
1-2. I have had my hair cut [this morning, today].
2-1. I've already read two books [this morning, today].
2-2. I already read two books [this morning, today].

Thank you very much.
  

Top answer

In (1) the simple past is more common for the discrete, completed act, Ms. Jandi-- and the perfect is not acceptable if the morning has passed. In (2), the 'already' suggests that the book-reading has not finished, making (2-1) the more expected form.

— Mister Micawber

  • In (1) the simple past is more common for the discrete, completed act, Ms.
  • Jandi-- and the perfect is not acceptable if the morning has passed.
  • In (2), the 'already' suggests that the book-reading has not finished, making (2-1) the more expected form.
  • Still, if the morning has passed (2-2) is the standard choice.
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In (1) the simple past is more common for the discrete, completed act, Ms. Jandi-- and the perfect is not acceptable if the morning has passed.

In (2), the 'already' suggests that the book-reading has not finished, making (2-1) the more expected form. Still, if the morning has passed (2-2) is the standard choice.
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Thank you very much, MM!
I hope you are having a nice weekend.
Me? I'm having a good one, of course, owing to you!!! Emotion: smile
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