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i read your book vs i've read your book

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I read your book' is in simple past tense, indicating a completed action in the past. 'I've read your book' is in present perfect tense, indicating a past action with relevance to the present. The choice between them depends on the context and the emphasis the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 3139 views

i read your book

This phrase is correct in the simple past tense, indicating a completed action in the past.

Use 'I read your book' when referring to a specific time in the past when you completed reading the book.
  • I read your book, In Front Of My Eyes.
  • I read your book, Mr.
  • No, I read your book.
  • Because I read your book and it reads like fiction.
  • I read your book, Dr. Lightman.
  • I read your book on art therapy.
  • I read your book, Noah.
  • I read your book, months ago.
  • I read your book, BoJack.
  • I read your book five times.
  • Yes, I read your book.
  • I read your book, remember?
  • I read your book in my therapy.
  • Listen, I-I have to tell you, I read your book and it was very persuasive.
  • Mr. Fallow, I read your book 15 times.
  • I read your book. I know you grew up there.
  • I read your book, Mr. Mars.
  • I read your book, at first because I felt I had to, but then I really liked it.
  • When I read your book, I was transported, I mean truly, to my adolescence before the cynicism of being an adult.
  • I read your book, all of it.

Alternatives:

  • I read your book last week.
  • I read your book yesterday.

i've read your book

This phrase is correct in the present perfect tense, indicating a past action with relevance to the present.

Use 'I've read your book' when emphasizing that you have completed reading the book and it has an impact on the present.
  • It's called "Now That I've Read Your Book".
  • A friend came to see me last year - and she doesn't mind me telling this story - a friend came to see me last year and said, Nigel, I've read your book.
  • I've read your book a dozen times at least.
  • I've read your book, Notes From The Home Front.
  • I've read your book's before.

Alternatives:

  • I've read your book already.
  • I've read your book and I loved it.

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