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The lowest prices

04. Jan, 2017 0 Comments

I have to write a letter to our clients and I am not sure about the grammar I should use for this sentence: is it “We applied (past simple) the lowest prices to our products” or “we have applied…” (present perfect)? Maria Rita

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past simple, present perfect

Pop Songs: We Are the Champions

03. Jun, 2015 0 Comments

Pronti per la finale di Champions League? Anche se non siete appassionate di calcio, la hit dei Queen (del 1977) vi farà venire voglia di cantare a squarciagola! E poi, come ci spiega Fergal Kavanagh, è utile anche per imparare l’inglese: parla di “esperienze” e per ciò usa il present perfect…

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esperienze, present perfect, queen, We Are the Champions

“Have you met Nicole?”

28. Apr, 2014 0 Comments

Dear Speak Up, I recently read this statement: “You’ve met Nicole, my personal assistant?” Is it that correct? Shouldn’t it be: “Have you met Nicole, my personal assistant?” Regards Giampietro Technically, you’re right but this construction is often used in conversation (but not in written English). It’s a combination of statement and question, and it’s […]

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meet, met, present perfect