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Usage of Present Perfect Tense

Cay Agaci
Cay Agaci
Usage of Present Perfect Tense
I have a question, on the present perfect tense and found this sentence: 'They (finish) their project already.' Would you mind helping us figure out the correct form of the verb?
Cay_Agaci
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Last update: 5 days ago
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Steve
Steve
Steven_Jenkings - Tutor account
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South Africa

Hello, and thank you for your question.

When using the Present Perfect, there will always be the words 'have/haven't' or 'has/hasn't', and then you will use the Past Participle form of the verb. In the example that you mention, the Past Participle verb is 'finished'. So it will look as follows:
"They have finished their project already."

A good suggestion would be to learn the Past Participle forms of verbs in order to correctly form the Present Perfect tense.

I hope that this example helps you. Please reach out if you have any further questions.

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