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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
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adverbs of manner and present perfect
Is it true that pure adverbs of manner are incompatible with the present perfect?
E.G.
?* The president has angrily called a halt to the press conference.
E.G.
?* The president has angrily called a halt to the press conference.
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This is the first time I have heard of that-- can you give us a link or reference? And what do you mean by 'pure'? I can see that some would make less sense than others, though: They have quickly agreed to our proposal.
- This is the first time I have heard of that-- can you give us a link or reference?
- And what do you mean by 'pure'?
- I can see that some would make less sense than others, though: They have quickly agreed to our proposal.
- ) She has been thoughtfully brushing her hair for an hour now.
- (OK) I have been analyzing your proposal carefully, but I won't finish it today .
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This is the first time I have heard of that-- can you give us a link or reference? And what do you mean by 'pure'? I can see that some would make less sense than others, though:
They have quickly agreed to our proposal. (?)
She has been thoughtfully brushing her hair for an hour now. (OK)
I have been analyzing your proposal carefully, but I won't finish it today
They have quickly agreed to our proposal. (?)
She has been thoughtfully brushing her hair for an hour now. (OK)
I have been analyzing your proposal carefully, but I won't finish it today
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