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I have not completed it yet . vs I had not completed my work yet

Both phrases are correct, but 'I have not completed it yet' refers to something that is still ongoing or relevant in the present, and 'I had not completed my work yet' refers to a past event or situation that was ongoing at a specific point in the past.
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Last updated: December 15, 2024 • 9299 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that is still ongoing or relevant in the present.

"I have not completed it yet ."

This phrase is used to indicate that a task or activity has not been finished up to the present moment.

Examples:

  • I have not completed my homework yet.
  • She has not finished reading the book yet.
  • They have not fixed the issue yet.
  • He has not eaten his lunch yet.
  • We have not received the package yet.
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  • Jun 8, 2013 ... So I am not experienced, as I have not completed it yet, but I have looked at various techniques. I am not sure about how well the remapping ...
  • Jan 21, 2009 ... I have not completed it yet since I had to start a new higher priority project so I don't know quite how it will turn out yet. I am going on ...
  • Oct 7, 2024 ... ... I have not completed it yet. When I log in with my main email, I do not see anything related to Saudi. However, when I log in with that ...
  • Oct 26, 2021 ... I have not completed it yet, but after trying to do what @lieliedash2 said (thanks for your input though), it did not turn out the way I'd ...
  • May 16, 2024 ... Does anyone have insight on the 2 minute video interview? I have not completed it yet and was unsure what type of questions to be prepared for.
  • Oct 16, 2015 ... Personally i have not completed it yet after 6 attempts today, and 3 last time, i would strongly recommend that this should be nerfed alot.

Alternatives:

  • I still haven't completed it.
  • I haven't finished it yet.
  • It is not done yet.
  • I am yet to complete it.
  • I am still working on it.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about a past event or situation that was ongoing at a specific point in the past.

"I had not completed my work yet"

This phrase is used to indicate that a task or activity was not finished at a particular time in the past.

Examples:

  • I had not completed my work yet when the meeting started.
  • She had not finished her presentation yet when the power went out.
  • They had not fixed the issue yet when the system crashed.
  • He had not eaten his lunch yet when the phone rang.
  • We had not received the package yet when they called.

Alternatives:

  • I hadn't finished my work yet.
  • My work was still incomplete at that time.
  • I had yet to complete my work.
  • My work was not done by then.
  • I was still working on my work at that point.

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