perfect tense
present perfect - started in the past, continues to now
Sherry has lived in Vancouver for three years.
Mike has worked for Lululemon since July.
past perfect - unusual, substitute simple past and use a time indicator
Sherry had lived in Japan from 2006- 2012. UNUSUAL FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS
Sherry lived in Japan from 2006- 2012.
1. have increased
have been increased - passive voice
have been increasing
2. will have declined FUTURE PERFECT - not commonly used
substitute simple future
By the end of next year, the current popularity of neon-colored tennis shoes will decline.
3. had learned
learned
4. had understood - past perfect
understood - simple past- very authentic (true, real, natural) sounding
We want to sound like we are very comfortable using English. Do you feel comfortable using English?
9. The company's effort to clean up the contaminated wastes had begun before the the court order was obtained.
begin began begun
The company's effort to clean up the contaminated wastes began before the the court order was obtained. MORE NATURAL SOUNDING
past perfect sounds smart?
You have to choose how you want to sound in any situation. Pick your level of formality.
formal (adj) formality (noun)
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