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Hey. Is it grammatically correct to say “I was playing the piano for 3 hours yesterday.” I have some doubts about “for” with the present continuous. Should I use the past perfect or something?
Apr 21, 2025 7:06 PM
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Yesterday I did play the piano for 3 hours
Apr 22, 2025 9:05 PM
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I have been playing the piano for the past 3 hours
Apr 22, 2025 9:04 PM
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