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I’ve read the book, but he hasn’t.

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Sentence

Narrator

I’ve read the book, but he hasn’t.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You should read the book; it's very insightful.

Describing Habits

I frequently read books, but my friend doesn't.

Asking About Others

Have you read the book yet?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I hadn't read the book, I wouldn't understand the topic.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I have completed the reading of the book, while he has not.

Casual

I read the book, but he didn't get around to it.

Simpler English

I finished the book, but he didn't.

Phrases to learn

read the book

To have completed reading a particular book.

hasn't

Has not; a contraction of 'has not'.