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he gave this vs he has given

Both options are correct, but they are not interchangeable. 'He gave this' is used to describe a past action that was completed at a specific time in the past. 'He has given' is used to indicate a past action that is relevant in the present moment or to emphasize the completion of the action. The choice between the two depends on the context and the intended meaning.
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he gave this

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a past action that was completed at a specific time in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about an action that happened in the past and was completed. It indicates that the action occurred at a specific point in time.

Examples:

  • He gave this book to me yesterday.
  • She gave a speech at the conference last week.
  • Oct 9, 2024 ... As an Avatar (blue people) fan, I am genuinely just happy he gave this a positive score.
  • Aug 17, 2024 ... 904 likes, 91 comments - noahtriesfood on August 17, 2024: "Onion ring - I think he gave this one a great shot - his stomach virus set him ...
  • Feb 3, 2024 ... 129 votes, 305 comments. What the fuck is wrong with AnthonyCustoms? He gave this figure a 0/10. Uhhhhh…. This is not a bad figure at all.
  • Oct 12, 2024 ... Shout out to Gator. He gave this costume to me a long time ago and unfortunately it didn't fit. I just the toes off of it, to get it to fit.
  • Oct 30, 2024 ... ... He gave this a lot of thought over his winter break and is going to attend a local, community college to pursue a degree in Automotive ...
  • Feb 25, 2008 ... VVS Laxman - giving up icon status - whats the reason he gave this up?
  • Nov 18, 2016 ... He looked in his bag and he didn't have any. Instead he gave this North West Airlines tail pin. He said his friend was a NWA pilot and he gave ...
  • Nov 10, 2009 ... He gave this love to you and me. And this promise we will keep, as we live our lives together. We will serve Him faithfully. For in Him we ...

Alternatives:

  • He handed this to me.
  • He presented this to the audience.

he has given

This phrase is correct and is used to indicate a past action that has relevance to the present moment or to emphasize the completion of the action.

This phrase is used to show that an action happened in the past and has a connection to the present. It can also be used to emphasize that the action has been completed.

Examples:

  • He has given us valuable advice in the past.
  • She has given her approval for the project.
  • Apr 28, 2018 ... But as per grammar the use of preposition 'to' in the second sentence is superfluous. So he has given me three million is correct and should be ...
  • May 30, 2023 ... This is the 5th one he has given me. I think I need to kick him out. But he's been with me since I started.
  • Oct 24, 2017 ... He has given me The oil of gladness A garment of praise Instead of mourning A shining crown Instead of ashes Glory in the place of despair.
  • Apr 8, 2020 ... He has given me the same DIY recipe 4 times. r/ac_newhorizons - a cartoon of a bird and a ...
  • Apr 4, 2021 ... In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. ✞ HE IS RISEN.
  • These sentences come from external sources and may not be accurate. bab.la is not responsible for their content. English But I think he has given us this ...
  • Mar 28, 2022 ... ... he has given us. God does deeply care about our characters, and his purpose is to shape us from one degree of glory to the next. Challenging ...
  • Jul 17, 2015 ... ... He has given you to strengthen your faith. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). I often ...
  • Apr 15, 2016 ... He has given us a new heart. “……God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” Romans 5:5.
  • He has given freely to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted in honor. Christian Standard Bible He distributes freely to the ...

Alternatives:

  • He has provided us with valuable advice.
  • She has granted her approval for the project.

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