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Why "has flew" doesn't fly: understanding proper verb conjugation
Anwar Kareem 30/09/2024, 03:33
What kind of error is it?
The error is a misuse of verb tense, specifically an incorrect form of the past participle in the present perfect tense.
Why do people make this mistake?
People often make this error due to confusion between simple past and past participle forms. For irregular verbs, the past and past participle forms can differ, as in the case of "fly", which can lead to mistakes.
What is correct?
The correct form is "has flown" because "flown" is the past participle of "fly", which is required for the present perfect tense.
Examples of correct usage
- She has flown to Paris.
- The bird has flown away.
- He has flown across the country several times this year.
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