It can be put in present perfect and past perfect using "if" like this: If the train have already left , we shall/will take the next train. (formal present perfect subjunctive) If the train had already left , we should/would

Now if I look up "are," the dictionary tells me that it is the present plural of "be." But what I would expect is that it would tell me that it is the present plural of "am" or "is" because those are the

They had to have that specially made? The sentence is in the past tense. Since English lacks verbs for situations in which person A does something for person B on person B's request, a rather long and awkward structure is used instead: to have

English is a difficult language to adopt as a second language for so many reasons. Your point about learning Japanese is irrelevant to this 'why English is difficult' conversation. In places like Canada, did you know the reason for having

I' m travelling to London next week. - Present Continuous - Future I wish I had more time to finish this exercise. - Past Simple - Present When you have finished , you can go home. - Present Perfect - Future Gorbachev Calls for Peace Summit. -

Hey, just posting for a quick check. I'm sure these are  mostly correct. Thanks, Matt.      1.   Mark’s been teaching English since 1995.      1- Present Perfect Continuous 2.   After a year abroad, I’ll have learnt a lot.    2- Future

Hi, Here are the ones that I would correct (and I hope I haven't made any mistakes, but if I have somebody will fix them, don't worry! ): 1. If I knew where he lived, I’ d visit him. 1- second 3. If I hadn’t picked up Martin’s

Hey, just posting for a quick check. I'm sure these are mostly correct. Thanks, Matt. 1. Mark’s been teaching English since 1995. 1- Present Perfect Continuous 2. After a year abroad, I’ll have learnt a lot. 2- Future Perfect 3. I will

Hey, just finished this exercise, but was a little unsure about my answers. I'd be grateful if anyone could offer me a little marking expertise :) Cheers, Matt. 1. When I arrived at the station, the train had gone. - PAST PERFECT 2. Have

Hi. In what sentential context would this sentence by Moivile be correct? Does it express a regret about something happened in the past like a past action or situation? Is it correct to use past perfect with the word "since" in a