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In the previous section, we defined present perfect verb tense as describing a continuing situation or something that has just happened.
Remember, when a sentence contains a modal auxiliary before the verb, the helping verb is always have.
Be aware of the following common errors when using modal auxiliaries in the present perfect tense:
- Using had instead of have
Correct: Jamie would have attended the party, but he was sick.
- Leaving out have
Correct: Jamie would have attended the party, but he was sick.
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