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just(recently) + present perfect or simple past

You can used "just" with any past tense (including the present perfect) with the meaning of "shortly before". The present perfect actually ...

Do you use “just” (= a short time ago) with Simple Past or Present ...

“just” refers to the recent past, could it not be considered a time reference? Time references are usually considered markers of Simple Past.

Talking About the Very Recent Past - EnglishClass101

So, a simple statement pattern that we can use with "just" is this "[subject] + just + [simple past tense verb]. ... So, simple past tense for completed action, ...

Can we use 'just' in the past simple? - Quora

Just is generally used in present perfect tense. Example “I have just cut my finger”. It can also be used in past perfect tense. Example “I had ...

How to Use Just in English - ThoughtCo

Just is most often used to express that something has recently happened. Use just with the present perfect tense to indicate that an action has ...

Past Simple with Just - English Questions - eslHQ

Don't worry Beatrix - it's good for me. Helps me clarify me own ideas. You have no idea how often I get to the end of a long answer, realise I've written a ...

'Just' with Past Simple | UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum

the rule/the use of the Present Perfect with 'just' was clear, fixed. Past Simple was not an option. Click to expand ...

Just - English Grammar Today - Cambridge Dictionary

Just is a common adverb in English, especially in speaking. It has different meanings. Just meaning 'simply' or 'absolutely'

Just (examples, how to use) - Speakspeak

In American English, just is used with the past simple tense. I just saw him. He just finished writing a book.

The correct usage of past tense with just - English Stack Exchange

The simple past is incompatible with temporal just: I would say I have just sold a house but not I just sold a house.

Use of "Just" for Actions Recently Finished - EnglishClass101

First example, "I just sent you an email." Here my subject, "I" followed by "just" and then my simple past tense "sent," which is the past tense of the verb " ...

"just" + time expression = past simple or present perfect?

According to the grammar we should use Past Simple when we have an exact time expression (yesterday, 2 days ago, etc.) and use Present Perfect ...

Using JUST for Actions Recently Finished - Basic English Grammar

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Present perfect: 'just', 'yet', 'still' and 'already' - British Council

Just used with the present perfect means 'a short time before'. I've just seen Susan coming out of the cinema. Mike's just called. Can you ring him back, please ...

Present perfect simple with just, already and yet

We can use the present perfect positive with just or already: Subject + have/has + just/already + past participle.

Simple Past vs. Present Perfect Simple - English Grammar Online

As soon as a time expression in the past is given, you have to use Simple Past. If there are no signal words, you must decide if we just talk about an action in ...

When to Use "Just" in a Sentence? - ProWritingAid

Just is most commonly used as an adverb together with the present perfect tense. In this context, just means 'a short time ago'.

Just/Recently/already +past simple or present perfect

The "just" means the same thing as the present perfect (that the action of the verb still resonates in the present), there's a tendency to drop the "to have" ...

Past Simple vs Present Perfect - Already, just, yet - xTiles

Past Simple vs Present Perfect ... Complete these short dialogues using just, already, or yet, and your own ideas. 1. A: I'm going to the pharmacy. Do you want ...

'I just did it' vs. 'I have just done it' – present perfect or past simple?

The traditional (but now somewhat outdated) rule dictates that “just” is to be used with the present perfect, not the past simple, as in I have just arrived.