[Grammar] Regarding the past tense and the use of a word.

razer said:

Sentence: "If they had any case or proof against him after so many investigations they would have register(ed) an FIR against him by now"

My question: Should the word register in the sentence be in the form of past tense ? And does the word by now has been used correctly in the sentence ?


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bhaisahab said:

Yes, it should be "registered" "have registered" is present perfect, which is constructed with "have" + the past participle of the verb. "By now" is used correctly.

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razer said:

Thanks sir. One more question did I use the verb does correctly in my question which you just answered ?

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