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What are some examples of other perfect constructions?
What are some examples of other perfect constructions?
One example is the past perfect: 'I had eaten.'
What is the range of usage for the forms in question in the German Perfekt, French passé composé, and Italian passato prossimo?
What is the range of usage for the forms in question in the German Perfekt, French passé composé, and Italian passato prossimo?
They serve as a general past tense, at least for completed actions.
What is the main difference between the present perfect and simple past tense in English?
What is the main difference between the present perfect and simple past tense in English?
The present perfect is used to express a past event that has present consequences, while the simple past tense is used to describe a completed action in the past without any connection to the present.
How is the present perfect formed in English?
How is the present perfect formed in English?
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What are some other names for the present perfect in different languages?
What are some other names for the present perfect in different languages?
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What are some of the effects of global warming on the environment and weather patterns?
What are some of the effects of global warming on the environment and weather patterns?
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What is the primary cause of air pollution?
What is the primary cause of air pollution?
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What factors contribute to environmental damage?
What factors contribute to environmental damage?
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