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We have been experiencing some technical issues with our ______ server.
We have been experiencing some technical issues with our ______ server.
I have ______ missed the deadline for the project.
I have ______ missed the deadline for the project.
regretfully
I have been working on this project for ______ months.
I have been working on this project for ______ months.
three
We have a ______ deadline to meet, so let's work efficiently.
We have a ______ deadline to meet, so let's work efficiently.
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I have been in this industry for over ______ years, so I have a lot of experience.
I have been in this industry for over ______ years, so I have a lot of experience.
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Our company has been operating in this market for ______ years.
Our company has been operating in this market for ______ years.
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The company has ______ its operations to three new countries.
The company has ______ its operations to three new countries.
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We have ______ launched a new product, which has been well-received by customers.
We have ______ launched a new product, which has been well-received by customers.
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The Present Perfect tense is used to report on actions that started in the ______ and have a connection to the present.
The Present Perfect tense is used to report on actions that started in the ______ and have a connection to the present.
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In meeting minutes, the Present Perfect tense is used to describe actions that have been completed since the ______ meeting.
In meeting minutes, the Present Perfect tense is used to describe actions that have been completed since the ______ meeting.
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The marketing team has ______ the campaign strategy.
The marketing team has ______ the campaign strategy.
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The Present Perfect tense is used in business communication to express a sense of ______.
The Present Perfect tense is used in business communication to express a sense of ______.
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We have made ______ progress on the project.
We have made ______ progress on the project.
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The company has expanded its operations to ______ new countries.
The company has expanded its operations to ______ new countries.
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The sales figures have ______ since last quarter.
The sales figures have ______ since last quarter.
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The Present Perfect tense is commonly used in ______, memos, and other forms of business correspondence.
The Present Perfect tense is commonly used in ______, memos, and other forms of business correspondence.
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We have discussed the proposal and ______ to proceed.
We have discussed the proposal and ______ to proceed.
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Study Notes
Email Writing Conventions
- Using present perfect tense to:
- Describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment
- Show cause and effect relationships
- Express regret or apology for a past action
- Examples:
- "I have sent the report to the client, but I haven't received a response yet."
- "We have been experiencing some technical issues with our email server."
- "I have regretfully missed the deadline for the project."
Time Management Phrases
- Using present perfect tense to describe time management:
- "I have been working on this project for three months."
- "She has just finished her task, so she's available to help us."
- "We have been waiting for the meeting to start for 15 minutes."
- Expressing deadlines and time constraints:
- "I have only got a week to finish this project."
- "We have a tight deadline to meet, so let's work efficiently."
Common Business Expressions
- Using present perfect tense in business communication:
- "We have already discussed this topic in our last meeting."
- "I have been in this industry for over 10 years, so I have a lot of experience."
- "Our company has been operating in this market for 20 years."
- Expressing changes and developments:
- "The company has expanded its operations to three new countries."
- "We have recently launched a new product, which has been well-received by customers."
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Test your knowledge of English grammar for professional communication, including using present perfect tense in email writing, time management, and common business expressions.
