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KhoshtipMan Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Using a time point at the end of present/past perfect tense

Hi all,


I've read that stating a time point (of the time being) is not necessary at the end of these kinds of sentences:


I have read many books [so far].

I have never read that book [before].

I'd seen that movie [before].

I'd never seen that movie [before].


Are those bracket parts needed?

And is there any obvious rule/means by which we are able to use thus tenses rightly?

Thanks beforehand.

  

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KhoshtipMan Are those bracket parts needed? No. KhoshtipMan And is there any obvious rule/means by which we are able to use thus tenses rightly?

— GPY

  • KhoshtipMan Are those bracket parts needed?
  • No.
  • KhoshtipMan And is there any obvious rule/means by which we are able to use thus tenses rightly?
  • Sentences like "I have read many books" use the present perfect to talk about things that you have done in the past that are perceived to add to your total of experience.
  • The tense can be shifted back to the past perfect, which talks about things experienced prior to some past reference point.
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KhoshtipManAre those bracket parts needed?

No.

KhoshtipManAnd is there any obvious rule/means by which we are able to use thus tenses rightly?

Sentences like "I have read many books" use the present perfect to talk about things that you have done in the past that are perceived to add to your total of experience. Th

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