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help me sorry can you help me with these sentences? what's the difference? 1) Have you ever drunk beer? 2) Do you ever drink beer?

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sorry can you help me with these sentences? what's the difference? 1) Have you ever drunk beer? 2) Do you ever drink beer?


In the first question you are asking if that person has tried beer in the entire life and the second  one is asking if the person drinks beer or not. :)

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Basically, 'Have you ever drunk beer?' is like saying 'Have you ever been overseas?', indicating if you've ever tried something, at least once, in the past. 'Do you ever drink beer?' means more like if it's part of your (current) lifestyle or not, like, 'Do you ever go to the movies?', or, 'Do you ever go jogging?', etc.
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If you need the explanation in Spanish, let me know me. I will be more than happy to explain it to you in your language.
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The first question uses a verb in the present prefect tense. The present prefect describes actions that had began in the past and is continuing in the present. For example, "I have written 3 novels about marriage." On the other hand, the second question has a verb which describes an action that only occurrs in the present. For example, "I take public transportation everyday to work."
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sorry can you help me with these sentences? what's the difference? 1) Have you ever drunk beer? 2) Do you ever drink beer?

The verb 'to drink' is a tricky one to use. 'Hang' is another one, at least for me. The difference here is a matter emphasis, Example 1 is concerned with previous acts. (Before now). have you ever drunk beer? The second is focused on current behavior. Imagine it as a follow-up question in this dialog. 'I don't drink hard liquor.' 'Do you ever drink beer?'

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