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PreciousJones Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

They've

They are offering me a great compensation package. Or

They have offered me a great compensation package.

Whats the difference?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

If you are talking about a recent offer, there is little practical difference. Some people might say that the use of the first form only makes the situation more relevant in your life, as if you feel you now need to make a decision about what to do next. The second form makes the situation slightly more remote.

— CalifJim

  • If you are talking about a recent offer, there is little practical difference.
  • Some people might say that the use of the first form only makes the situation more relevant in your life, as if you feel you now need to make a decision about what to do next.
  • The second form makes the situation slightly more remote.
  • The difference is very slight.
  • If you are talking about an offer which you anticipate receiving soon, only the first one can be used.
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If you are talking about a recent offer, there is little practical difference. Some people might say that the use of the first form only makes the situation more relevant in your life, as if you feel you now need to make a decision about what to do next. The second form makes the situation slightly more remote. The difference is very slight.

If you are talking about an offer which you
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