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Old 01-Apr-2005, 09:45
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Default Are you finished yet ?

Dear Teachers,

1) They have the same meaning
2) They’re the same meaning

Which sentence is grammatically right ?

1) Are you finished yet ?
2) Have you finished yet ?

Which sentence is grammatically right ?

Thanks a lot and hope to receive your reply soon.

Best regards.

Tuan Nguyen Manh ( Mr).
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Old 01-Apr-2005, 12:11
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Default Re: Are you finished yet ?

They are both fine. The present perfect is the standard version, but colloquially you will hear both being used. I wouldn't use the first in a formal context, though.
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