A Journey with the Present Perfect, Part One
January 28, 2021
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Imagine that verbs, nouns, and other parts of language are competing with each other. One verb form or noun might beat a competing verb form or noun. Much like in the World Cup, the winners go to the next round and the losers no longer play.
Keep that comparison in mind as we explore today’s subject: the present perfect.
What is the present perfect?
Imagine you hear English speakers say the following words:
Do you want to get some dinner?