I have finished my paperwork vs I finished my paperwork

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between 'I have finished my paperwork' and 'I finished my paperwork' depends on the context and personal preference. The first phrase uses the present perfect tense, emphasizing the completion of the task with a connection to the present, while the second phrase uses the simple past tense, focusing on the completion of the task in the past.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 6015 views

I have finished my paperwork

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase uses the present perfect tense to indicate the completion of the paperwork with a connection to the present. It is suitable for situations where the focus is on the recent completion of the task.

Examples:

I have finished my paperwork, so I can relax now.
Have you heard? I have finished my paperwork ahead of schedule.
She has finished her paperwork and is ready to leave for the day.
They have finished their paperwork and are waiting for feedback.
We have finished our paperwork for the week.

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I had finished my paperwork and I was... just had a couple of minutes.
We found a cup of steaming coffee on top of some half-finished paperwork on Marsden's desk.
Even if that government was friendly, peter'd be gone before we finished the paperwork.
House counsel will have her paperwork finished by day's end.
I finished the paperwork, and... boom.
I'll let you know when the paperwork's finished.
Hachimaki, all our departure paperwork is finished.
When I have finished my studies.
This is Dr. Isles. I have finished my external examination.
I have finished my butter analysis.
I will sleep when I have finished my studies.
I have finished my missing persons sweep.
I am happy to report that I have finished my nationwide ViCAP search of criminals who like to make their victims watch them commit violent crimes.
Once I have finished my story, I will disembowel myself with no further ado.
Yes, I have finished my analysis of Danny and Bahia's lip movements from the surveillance tape.
I have finished my story of Joan of Arc... ...that wonderful child, that sublime personality...
Once I have finished my story, I will disembowel myself with no further ado.
Why do I see BYETTA leaking from my needle after I have finished my injection?
I'll have finished my report by then.
Sorry, should have finished my -

Alternatives:

I have completed my paperwork
I have wrapped up my paperwork
I have concluded my paperwork
I have finalized my paperwork
I have done my paperwork

I finished my paperwork

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase uses the simple past tense to indicate the completion of the paperwork in the past. It is suitable for situations where the focus is on the past action of finishing the task.

Examples:

I finished my paperwork before the deadline.
She finished her paperwork and left the office.
They finished their paperwork and went home.
He finished his paperwork quickly.
We finished our paperwork for the month yesterday.

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I had finished my paperwork and I was... just had a couple of minutes.
I finished the paperwork, and... boom.
We found a cup of steaming coffee on top of some half-finished paperwork on Marsden's desk.
Even if that government was friendly, peter'd be gone before we finished the paperwork.
House counsel will have her paperwork finished by day's end.
I'll let you know when the paperwork's finished.
Hachimaki, all our departure paperwork is finished.
I finished my inspection seven hours before the exhibition started.
I thought you had to see if I finished my classes.
I told you I finished my homework.
I finished my counseling two years ago.
I finished my part of the project.
I finished my residency five years ago.
Mama, I finished my design for our float.
Well, I finished my work.
Well, I finished my work.
I thought we agreed to meet after I finished my course work.
- Mom, I finished my juice.
I finished my Spanish homework in a toilet stall.
Yes, I finished my last fraction of radiation one month ago.

Alternatives:

I completed my paperwork
I wrapped up my paperwork
I concluded my paperwork
I finalized my paperwork
I did my paperwork

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I have finished my paperwork vs I finished my paperwork