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We barely have spoke. vs We barely have spoken.

The correct phrase is "we barely have spoken." The verb "spoken" is the past participle form of the verb "speak" and is used after the auxiliary verb "have" in present perfect tense.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 5144 views

We barely have spoke.

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "spoke" is the simple past form of the verb "speak" and does not match the structure of the present perfect tense.

Incorrect - the verb form "spoke" is not suitable for the present perfect tense. Use the past participle form "spoken" instead.

We barely have spoken.

This phrase is correct. The verb "spoken" is the past participle form of the verb "speak" and is used correctly in the present perfect tense.

Correct - use this phrase when referring to an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present.
  • Oct 31, 2014 ... My childhood best friend and I send a birthday card to each other every single year even if we barely have spoken or seen each other.

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