Sorry, yes: I meant A and D, the simple present. Thanks, Michal.

Hi MM, however, the phrase 'as soon as' (which really means 'at almost the same time that') makes the simple present sound much better than the perfect aspect in your second example You're absolutely right about that. I just

I agree with Michal's first post in his analysis of the verb forms; however, the phrase 'as soon as' (which really means 'at almost the same time that') makes the simple present sound much better than the perfect aspect in your second example, and

Hi Michals, OK, I've got you. Thanks for the reply. Though, I would just causually use the simple present tense in the context. Of course, present perfect is a grammatically viable option.

Hi Dimsumexpress, I couldn't agree more. However, here (that is in so called Time Clauses ) Present Perfect has quite a different role than in your examples and what I think it does is emphasize that one action must be completed before

2. If two or more are possible, is there a diffence in meaning between the correct tenses? Very little. Present Perfect gives additional emphasis that one action must be completed before another one takes place. Michals, I am not sure if I

A. We will call you as soon as we make our decision. B. We will call you as soon as we made our decision. C. We will call you as soon as we 've made our decision. D. Please text me as soon as you get home. E. Please text me as soon as you

Hi, Clive “that he or she legally acquired the funds ” I am not that perfect in English but shouldn't it be "that he or she HAS legally acquired the funds"? Present Perfect is probably better, but I wouldn't

I wish . This is somewhat treading the water of subjunctive in my opinion. So it is not in the same calss od sentence. Did you lock the door when you left the house? I think I have locked the it. (while you are already driving 5

These are the typical situations that come to mind: A. The computer does not work . (simple present) It hasn't worked for some time, maybe for months. Maybe it has to be taken to a shop to be repaired. Maybe it's standing in a corner