I have read your instruction vs I read your instruction

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I have read your instruction' is in the present perfect tense, indicating that the action of reading the instruction was completed recently. 'I read your instruction' is in the simple past tense, indicating that the action of reading the instruction happened at a specific point in the past.

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I have read your instruction

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the present perfect tense, indicating a recent completion of the action.

This phrase is used when you want to convey that you have completed the action of reading the instruction recently.

Examples:

I have read your instruction and I understand what needs to be done.
Have you read the instruction manual yet?

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She should have read the instructions, but women never do.
I haven't even read the instructions.
I like to read instruction manuals.
Serious men do not read instructions.
Read these instructions carefully before using your OptiSet.
Read operating instructions beneath seat before using.
Read these instructions carefully BEFORE using your BYETTA pen.
This thing reads like stereo instructions.
I've read them instructions back to front.
Probably because I didn't read the instructions.
Probably because I didn't read the instructions.
I impulsively get things Like babies and electronics, and he reads the instructions.
One family who did not read the instructions.
And you never read the instructions.
Just open the door, read the instructions...
I asked you if you read the instructions.
Please read the instructions carefully and follow them step by step.
Read all instructions thoroughly before using the pre-filled syringe.
Please read these instructions carefully so that you know how to use the solution correctly.
Read the instructions, analog man.

Alternatives:

I have finished reading your instruction.
I have gone through your instruction.

I read your instruction

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the simple past tense, indicating that the action of reading the instruction happened at a specific point in the past.

This phrase is used when you want to convey that you read the instruction at a specific time in the past.

Examples:

I read your instruction yesterday.
When did you read the instruction?

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I know what it does, because I read the instructions.
I like to read instruction manuals.
Serious men do not read instructions.
Read these instructions carefully before using your OptiSet.
Read operating instructions beneath seat before using.
Read these instructions carefully BEFORE using your BYETTA pen.
This thing reads like stereo instructions.
I haven't even read the instructions.
I've read them instructions back to front.
Probably because I didn't read the instructions.
Probably because I didn't read the instructions.
I impulsively get things Like babies and electronics, and he reads the instructions.
One family who did not read the instructions.
And you never read the instructions.
She should have read the instructions, but women never do.
Just open the door, read the instructions...
I asked you if you read the instructions.
Please read the instructions carefully and follow them step by step.
Read all instructions thoroughly before using the pre-filled syringe.
Please read these instructions carefully so that you know how to use the solution correctly.

Alternatives:

I read through your instruction.
I went over your instruction.

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