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#1

27-Sep-2004, 14:33

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Hello,
I'd like to know the difference in use and meaning (if it exists)between :
Are you finished?
&
Have you finished?
Thanks Ripley

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27-Sep-2004, 16:36

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Correct me if wrong.

No differences in fact. The only subtle difference might be the first one is a bit informal.

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27-Sep-2004, 16:54

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I'm with Wai_Wai on this.

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