Present Perfect Tense
Past actions with present relevance - has/have + V3
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A student updates a mentor on recent work and continuing experience.
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Answer: Recent result relevant now.
Identify the exact word or structure that carries the intended meaning.
Answer: Finished time contrasts with Present relevance.
Contrasting a model with a near alternative helps the important feature stand out.
Answer: Use “I saw the film yesterday” or “I have seen the film”, not “I have seen it yesterday”.
Immediate corrective feedback is most useful when it identifies both the change and its purpose.
Answer: They have been practising for two hours.
The model is one possible answer. Your own accurate, natural example is the goal.
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