Ei Shwe Zin
When can I use either present perfect or present perfect continuous tense?
2022년 8월 5일 오전 9:01
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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.
2022년 8월 10일
2022년 8월 5일
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 simple👉specific finished time. "I went to the supermarket this morning" ( This morning is the focus) Present perfect👉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! 🫢✌️
2022년 8월 5일
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