The subject I enjoy/I've enjoyed studying

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In the title of an English essay: " The subject I've enjoyed studying" and "The subject I enjoy studying" , which one is grammatically correct?
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In the Of these two options for the title of an English essay, "The subject I've enjoyed studying" and "The subject I enjoy studying", which one is grammatically correct?

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Please note my corrections above and note that I have improved your thread title.

I don't find either of them natural. If you're going to talk about only one subject (and you currently study it), I'd use "The subject I enjoy studying most".
 

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Please note my corrections above and note that I have improved your thread title.

I don't find either of them natural. If you're going to talk about only one subject (and you currently study it), I'd use "The subject I enjoy studying most".
How about 'The subjects I've enjoyed studying'? It is grammatically correct?
 

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Both of the titles you provided are grammatically correct, but they convey slightly different meanings.

The title "The subject I've enjoyed studying" is in the past tense. It implies that the subject you enjoyed studying is no longer being studied, or that you have completed your study of that subject.

On the other hand, "The subject I enjoy studying" is in the present tense. It implies that you are currently studying the subject and that you find it enjoyable.

The choice of which title to use would depend on the focus of your essay. If the essay is about a subject that you've already completed and enjoyed, then "The subject I've enjoyed studying" would be more appropriate. If the essay is about a subject that you are currently studying and enjoying, then "The subject I enjoy studying" would be more appropriate.
 

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How about 'The subjects I've enjoyed studying'? Is it grammatically correct?
Yes, but I would probably say:

The subjects I enjoy studying.
 

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@Yethu What is your reason for wanting to use the present perfect?
 
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