If yes, why? Hello there. So in a similar vein, we can say:. Both questions are grammatically correct and acceptable in any situation. Some native speakers would tell you that they see no difference between the two question forms. But others might say that they perceive a slight nuance of difference between them. It really depends on the tone of voice the question is delivered in and the attitude of the listener.
See what you think:. Mum to kid eating - Have you finished? Teacher to student - Have you finished? Well, personally, I think tone of voice is the all important aspect here. WildWest Senior Member Istanbul. Below is a sentence from a simplified version of The Talented Mr.
Ripley published by Penguin Readers: "When Dickie had finished reading his letter - a letter that made him laugh out loud as he read it - Tom said, "Do you think Marge would like to go up to Paris with us when we go? I'd prefer to leave it as just finished. Would it work? On the other hand, I guess the structure had done functions as the past form of have done. You agree with that interpretation of mine? When the past perfect is used there, I think it gives a better idea of time having passed.
It seems to slow down the action a little, implying that Dickie was occupied with the letter for some minutes. When Dickie finished reading his letter I'm not sure that I follow you when you say: I guess the structure had done functions as the past form of have done. Click to expand Thank you a lot. Fredziu Senior Member Polish. Ajay Ghale said:. Lend or borrow? Less or fewer? Look at , see or watch? Low or short? Man , mankind or people? Maybe or may be? Maybe or perhaps? Nearest or next?
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