English(help)
Hi, there

Let's say I am writing an article in January 2018.

Should I say "throughout last year or throughout the last year"? And "who provided me with knowledge" or "who have provided me with knowledge"?

"I can’t help but thank my professor and adviser, who has helped me throughout (the) last year especially in december, as well as the professors from the social sciences department , who provided me/have provided me with knowledge in sociology and several other areas."?

Thank you

Please, I need your help

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English(help)
Hi, there

Let's say I am writing an article in January 2018.

Should I say "throughout last year or throughout the last year"? And "who provided me with knowledge" or "who have provided me with knowledge"?

"I can’t help but thank my professor and adviser, who has helped me throughout (the) last year especially in december, as well as the professors from the social sciences department , who provided me/have provided me with knowledge in sociology and several other areas."?

Thank you

Please, I need your help

Answer

"I can’t help but thank my professor and adviser, who has helped me throughout the last year, especially in december, as well as the professors from the social sciences department, who have provided me with knowledge in sociology and several other areas."

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>>why should I use the present perfect? Shouldn't I say "who helped me throughout (the) last year" Thank you very, very much for your help
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I don't think it matters. I think they are basically equivalent here, so perhaps each person chooses what they think works best, without meaning to correct on this aspect.

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Why can't you help but thank?
When you look at this sentence, it does seem a little strange. Sure this is what you want to write?
I must thank ....
It is only right to thank ....
It is only appropriate to thank ....
Just a thought.
BTW ... in December ....

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"I can't help but thank my professor and adviser, who has helped me throughout the last year, especially in December, as well as the professors from the Social Sciences Department, who have deepened the breadth of my knowledge in Sociology and other areas of study."

I also added a few other changes to the end to make the language more fluid!

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