Ei Shwe Zin
When can I use either present perfect or present perfect continuous tense?
Aug 5, 2022 9:01 AM
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As Xin says, the difference in those two aspects is minimal with verbs that are sort of in-between stative and dynamic, typically representing what we do with *most of our time*. For example: to study, work, live (in a place), etc.
August 10, 2022
August 5, 2022
Dear Ei She Zin, Good question...in simple terms it's very much about the FOCUS of the speaker and the CONTEXT of the conversation. Basically this is the rule: Past simplešŸ‘‰specific finished time. "I went to the supermarket this morning" ( This morning is the focus) Present perfectšŸ‘‰general facts & info related to now. "I've been to the supermarket". ( The focus is now...I have food in the house...not when it happened). To be honest, native speakers often mix these up! šŸ«¢āœŒļø
August 5, 2022
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