Nsfs2 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Past or present perfect
Hi,
Which tense would a professor starting his lecture use?
'In our last session I explained/have explained... '
If both can be used, what would the difference be?
Lots of thanks to all contributors.
Which tense would a professor starting his lecture use?
'In our last session I explained/have explained... '
If both can be used, what would the difference be?
Lots of thanks to all contributors.
Top answer
'In our last session I explained/have explained... ' Simple past. I explained.
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nsfs2Which tense would a professor starting his lecture use?'In our last session I explained/have explained... 'Simple past. I explained.
That's because he gives a definite time (In our last session). The present perfect is not used when a definite time is indicated.
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