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We’ll give you a raise when you proved you can do the job. vs We’ll give you a raise when have proved you can do the job.

The correct phrase is: 'we’ll give you a raise when you have proved you can do the job.' The use of 'have proved' is the correct past participle form in this context.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 810 views

We’ll give you a raise when you proved you can do the job.

This phrase is incorrect. The past participle 'proved' should be used with 'have' in this context.

The correct form is 'have proved' when referring to an action that happened in the past and is relevant to the present moment.
  • Chet, remind me to give you a raise.
  • Cosmo, remind me to give you a raise.
  • Whatever they want, make sure they give you a raise.
  • I was going to give you a raise if you did.
  • I'm sorry the boss wouldn't give you a raise, and you got to stay in that cat-infested apartment.
  • Butter him up, he'll probably give you a raise right on the spot.
  • It's a new year, I'll give you a raise.
  • Woyzeck... ...I will give you a raise.
  • Why would she give you a raise?
  • Butter him up, he'll probably give you a raise right on the spot.
  • Tell him to give you a raise 'cause the place down the street is offering you a managerial position.
  • Why on earth would we give you a raise?
  • When you're better, come see me, I'll give you a raise.
  • You know, Shaw, I am not authorized to give you a raise.
  • It's better, the manager sees you, remembers it, and gives you a raise.
  • I wish I could give you a raise, but it just isn't in the budget.
  • Listen, Sarah, even if we could give you a raise, which we can't, I'm in bizarro-land with this guy here, okay?
  • And then he'll be sure to give you a raise.
  • I do not- I do not want to give up this./ Why should I give you a raise?/Give me one good reason.
  • - So did your super-grateful boss give you a raise?

Alternatives:

  • we’ll give you a raise when you have proved you can do the job.

We’ll give you a raise when have proved you can do the job.

This phrase is incorrect. It is missing the subject 'you' before 'have proved.'

Always include the subject before the verb in English sentences.
  • Chet, remind me to give you a raise.
  • Cosmo, remind me to give you a raise.
  • Whatever they want, make sure they give you a raise.
  • I was going to give you a raise if you did.
  • I'm sorry the boss wouldn't give you a raise, and you got to stay in that cat-infested apartment.
  • Butter him up, he'll probably give you a raise right on the spot.
  • It's a new year, I'll give you a raise.
  • Woyzeck... ...I will give you a raise.
  • Why would she give you a raise?
  • Butter him up, he'll probably give you a raise right on the spot.
  • Tell him to give you a raise 'cause the place down the street is offering you a managerial position.
  • Why on earth would we give you a raise?
  • When you're better, come see me, I'll give you a raise.
  • You know, Shaw, I am not authorized to give you a raise.
  • It's better, the manager sees you, remembers it, and gives you a raise.
  • I wish I could give you a raise, but it just isn't in the budget.
  • Listen, Sarah, even if we could give you a raise, which we can't, I'm in bizarro-land with this guy here, okay?
  • And then he'll be sure to give you a raise.
  • I do not- I do not want to give up this./ Why should I give you a raise?/Give me one good reason.
  • - So did your super-grateful boss give you a raise?

Alternatives:

  • we’ll give you a raise when you have proved you can do the job.

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