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"do a good job" vs "did a good job" vs "have done a good job
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 11:18 pm
by rrock
Dear friends:
Are these sentences below correct or usual?
1 You did a good job.
2.You do a good job.
3.I've learned something
4.I learn so much.
Thank you for your help. you're the best.
"do a good job" vs "did a good job" vs "have done a good job
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 5:27 pm
by Josef Essberger
They are all correct and normal.
1. You did a good job. <<
past simple tense
2. You do a good job. <<
present simple tense
3. I've learned something. <<
present perfect tense
4. I learn so much. <<
present simple tense
No. 2 is present simple tense which indicates a generality. It is more likely to be heard as "He does a good job", but "You do a good job" is certainly correct and possible.
Why don't you get XYZ to fix your car? They do a good job.
Last time my car needed servicing I took it to XYZ. They did a good job.
You should try to get a contract with the council. After all, you do a good job. I'm sure they'd be delighted to give you a contract.