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 Re: asked about tense
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Originally Posted by vthanhtrung  which sentence is right?
I have been studying for 2 years. When I finish the 5th year, I will be able to get a diploma.
I have been studying for 2 years. When I have finished the 5th year, I will be able to get a diploma. Both are correct.
He would leave as soon as he had hear the news last night. Incorrect. "would" implies future action; "last night" tells you it is a past action.
He left as soon as he had hear the news last night.  | . |