A project update · Giving specific past details

Application goal: Giving specific past details.

Use the past simple with a finished time such as yesterday. Use the present perfect when a present connection matters and no finished past time is specified.

Context: A project update. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

She sent her comments on Monday afternoon.

أرسلت ملاحظاتها بعد ظهر الاثنين.

We have not agreed on a delivery date yet.

لم نتفق على موعد التسليم بعد.

We discussed two possible dates during our last meeting.

ناقشنا موعدين محتملين خلال اجتماعنا الأخير.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: She sent her comments on Monday afternoon.ينبغي أن يحتفظ الملخص الدقيق بالمجموعة والمرحلة اللتين تنطبق عليهما الأدلة.لا تحتاج إلى أي معدات خاصة.هناك أمر أود السؤال عنه. أين أقرب مكان لإرسال هذه الرسالة بالبريد؟أرسلت ملاحظاتها بعد ظهر الاثنين.

2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: ناقشنا موعدين محتملين خلال اجتماعنا الأخير.We discussed two possible dates during our last meeting.That expectation assumes that the introductory price and opening hours remain broadly unchanged.Let me check. Use the machine near the entrance and select the service you need. I hope that helps you plan.Certainly. We need people to welcome guests and help arrange chairs before it starts. We can go through the details together.