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Keyword lately
Sub Entry Number 2
Type of Sentence
Error Sentence One of the best films that I saw lately is 'Hook'.
Correct Sentence One of the best films that I've seen lately is 'Hook'.
Cloze Error Sentence One of the best films that [[I saw]] lately is 'Hook'.
Cloze Sentence One of the best films that [[I've seen]] lately is 'Hook'.
Cloze Answer I've seen
Choices I've seen | I saw
Explanation

Lately is usually used with the present perfect tense: 'I haven't seen much of your sister lately. Has she gone away?'

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