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Pelin
Are both OK?
house cleaning etc.
I cleaned all day, so I'm very tired.
I did cleaning all day, so I'm very tired.
Feb 16, 2026 3:32 AM
Answers · 4
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1) If finished
I have cleaned all day, so ….
2) If not finished
I have been cleaning all day, so ….
Consult a student textbook such as English Grammar in Use by Murphy for explanations, examples and exercises.
Feb 16, 2026 12:25 PM
1
I feel the first sentence is correct. I suggest to the change the second sentence to:
"I was cleaning..."
past tense.
Feb 16, 2026 4:02 AM
Hello Pelin.
Re: cleaning
The first sentence is okay but instead of the second sentence I would say: I HAVE been cleaning all day so I am tired.
I hope this helps you. 😀
7 hours ago
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I did cleaning all day, so I'm very tired.
Feb 16, 2026 4:02 AM
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