Giving a Quick Status Update
In the workplace, you often need to share your progress. You can tell your team what you have done. This helps everyone understand the project status. It shows you are working hard. Let's learn how to do this.
Project Progress Meeting
Manager: Hi Ayşe. What is the status of the new client proposal?
Ayşe: Good news, Mr. Demir. I've finished the first draft. I've already sent it to Elif for review.
Manager: Excellent! And the market research?
Ayşe: I've completed the research part. Also, I've received the data from the sales team. I've started to analyze it now.
Manager: Great work, Ayşe. Has Elif approved the draft yet?
Ayşe: Not yet, but I expect her feedback soon. I will let you know.
You already know phrases like 'I've finished' and 'I've started.' Now let's learn why we say this.
finished
FİN-işt
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completed
kuhm-PLEET-id
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started
STAR-tid
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received
ri-SEEVD
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sent
SENT
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approved
uh-PROOVD
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already
ol-RED-ee
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yet
YET
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| Subject | Auxiliary Verb | Past Participle | Rest of Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | have | finished | the presentation. |
| You | have | received | the new schedule. |
| He | has | started | the project. |
| She | has | sent | the email. |
| They | have | approved | our request. |
Practice
Choose the correct form.
Choose the correct sentence.
She already
Which sentence is correct?
We just
Has he ___ the email yet?
The team completed the first phase.
I ___ already ___ the client.