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she did not attend vs she has not attended

Both sentences are correct, but their verb tenses are different. 'She did not attend' refers to a specific past event, while 'She has not attended' refers to an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.
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she did not attend

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a specific past event.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone did not go to a particular event or place in the past.

Examples:

  • She did not attend the meeting yesterday.
  • He did not attend the concert last night.
  • Mar 30, 2021 ... AITA for asking my mom not to wear a shirt for a school she did not attend? Not the A-hole. I live at home with my parents. I pay them rent ...
  • Nov 10, 2018 ... She did not attend my wedding, even with 1 year notice, giving a poor excuse. I'm deeply hurt. Am I overreacting? Make and follow 1 rule ...
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... If she did not attend, where would she have been?
  • May 7, 2016 ... I will point out that she did not attend Gatsby's funeral. Almost nobody did. In the movie, not even any family member showed up. Her love ...
  • She did not attend college until I was already in high school, and she began at community college prior to transferring to ASU. No one else in my immediate ...
  • Sep 9, 2011 ... Can it be understood in this way? "She didn't attend the meeting because she wanted to (not attend)." ~ "She did not attend the meeting because ...
  • Jul 23, 2014 ... Me, my daughter and the University of Alabama (and other schools that she did not attend) ; July 23, 2014, 3:37am 1 ; July 23, 2014, 3:40am 2.
  • Apr 22, 2024 ... She always wore blue jeans. She attended faithfully for two to three months. Then one Sunday, she did not attend. Myself and another gentleman ...
  • May 9, 2018 ... ... she did not attend. But now I worry that I may have said the wrong thing. Did I? (City and state withheld). A. Relax. You gave her the right ...
  • Oct 24, 2024 ... 'She did not attend his funeral': My friend married in secret and suddenly died. Does his widow inherit his $1 million home? Provided by Dow ...

Alternatives:

  • She was not present
  • She was absent
  • She didn't go

she has not attended

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has not gone to a particular event or place from a point in the past up to the present.

Examples:

  • She has not attended any of the classes this semester.
  • He has not attended a single meeting since he started working here.
  • She has not attended a school-board meeting since. 6. The New Yorker. Mr. Lawrence has not attended any childbirth or parenting classes. 7. The New York Times.
  • Jul 18, 2019 ... While she's typically invited to family functions, she has not attended in years — and honestly, we don't miss her. When my sister (who is ...
  • She has not attended college due to depression a … 0. 1. 0. @cruz.alex • 4y •. Admissions Advice. Question. Is there an extra-curricular or competitions ...
  • May 21, 2024 ... Were they helpful? Customer: she has not attended any psychologist yet. Doctor's Assistant: How has she been sleeping? Any changes in appetite?
  • Nov 19, 2013 ... She has not attended Mass regularly since leaving home in her early twenties. My father, of “lace-curtain Irish” extraction, was raised by ...
  • May 26, 2024 ... She has not attended any of the kids' school events. If she was well enough, she would definitely attend. I think things are grim. Upvote 9
  • Mar 26, 2019 ... She has not attended any admitted school days yet (most in April). 1 Like. kiddie March 26, 2019, 5:12pm 4. I know that the days are tailored ...
  • Even the fact that she has not attended school due to the pandemic has brought her down. One day, I went with members of Central Church Panama to visit the ...
  • ... she has not attended or testified or produced the writings as required. A copy of the order shall be served upon that person. If it appears to the court ...

Alternatives:

  • She has been absent
  • She hasn't been to
  • She hasn't shown up

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