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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

use of present perfect.

Which of these is the correct one, are both possible?

I am honored to be part of this celebration.
I am honored to have been part of this celebration.
  

Top answer

Both are correct. #1 suggests the celebration has not finished yet. #2 suggests it has already finished.

— Clive

  • Both are correct.
  • #1 suggests the celebration has not finished yet.
  • #2 suggests it has already finished.
  • Clive
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7 Answers
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Both are correct.

#1 suggests the celebration has not finished yet.
#2 suggests it has already finished.

Clive
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CliveBoth are correct.#1 suggests the celebration has not finished yet.#2 suggests it has already finished.Clive
Thanks, Clive. That is what I thought. Does the use of the present perfect in number two convey that the finished event has an effect in the present, the time of saying the sentence, maybe?
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Does the use of the present perfect in number two convey that the finished event has an effect in the present, the time of saying the sentence, maybe? Yes. The event has finished, but I still feel honoured.
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At a formal event, #1 might be said in an opening speech. And #2 might be said in
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CliveDoes the use of the present perfect in number two convey that the finished event has an effect in the present, the time of saying the sentence, maybe? Yes. The event has finished, but I still feel honoured.egAt a formal event, #1 might be said in an opening speech. And #2 might be said in a closing speech.,Clive
Thanks, Clive. That was very helpful. Just
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Yes, but #2 is better.
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CliveYes, but #2 is better.
Sorry, I meant to say would #1 be possible in a closing speech. I am assuming you knew I was referring to #1 and based your reply on that, right?
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