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Lagataw Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Are both these sentences OK?

Are both the following sentences grammatical?

It's my first time being here.
It's my first time to be here.
  

Top answer

Hi, The first one is good. I dont believe the second one can be used. Hope that helps, Maaz

— Maazrah

  • Hi, The first one is good.
  • I dont believe the second one can be used.
  • Hope that helps, Maaz
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7 Answers
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Hi,
The first one is good. I dont believe the second one can be used.

Hope that helps,
Maaz
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Neither is good. You can say "It's my first time here."
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Hi,

Could you expound on why the first one is not ok?

Thanks
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How about this pair?

It's my first time to run here.
It's my first time running here.
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I would say the 2nd one.
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Really?
Cuz I've always used the syntax "one's nth time + to + V-base"
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lagatawReally?Cuz I've always used the syntax "one's nth time + to + V-base"
Oops! I think you'd better change your ways!
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