Identify the sentence that correctly uses the present perfect tense wi...
Option A correctly uses the present perfect tense with 'already' in a question ('Have you already seen the report?'). The structure is 'Have/Has + subject + already + past participle?' The other options either use incorrect tense or past participle forms.
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Understanding Present Perfect Tense
The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that have occurred at some point in the past but are relevant to the present. It is formed using "have" or "has" followed by the past participle of the verb.
Correct Usage of 'Already'
In questions, "already" is often used to indicate that an action has occurred sooner than expected. The correct form must include the proper auxiliary verb and the past participle.
Analysis of Options
- Option A: Have you already seen the report?
- This sentence is correct.
- "Have" is the auxiliary verb for "you," and "seen" is the past participle of "see."
- The use of "already" suggests that the speaker expects the report to have been seen by now.
- Option B: Has she already leaves the office?
- This is incorrect as "leaves" should be replaced with "left" to form the past participle.
- Option C: Have they already ate their lunch?
- This is incorrect because "ate" should be replaced with "eaten," the correct past participle.
- Option D: Did he already complete the task?
- This is also incorrect; "did" should not be used with "already" in this context.
Conclusion
Thus, the correct answer is option A. It accurately uses the present perfect tense with "already," making it the only suitable choice among the options presented.