Can someone plz explain to me the differences?

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What do you mean when you use a defenite tense:

1. I've been searching for the keys for three hours, but I didn't find them.
2. I've been searching for the keys for two hours, but I haven't found them
3. I've searched for the keys for two hours, but I didn't find them.
4. I've searched for the keys for two hours, but I haven't found them.
5. I searched for the keys for two hours, but I didn't find them.

Gardient · Accepted Answer

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CalifJim · Answer

AnonymousWhat do you mean when you use a ~~defenite~~ definite tense

I am not familiar with the classification system that includes the term "definite tense". In any case, I would use one of these:

1. I've been searching for the keys for two hours, but I haven't found them.

2. I searched for the keys for two hours, but I didn't find them.

I use 1 when I'm referring to the most recent two hours, ending with my statement.

I use 2 when I'm referring to any two hours in the past, maybe two hours yesterday for example.

CJ

Gardient · Answer

Thanks. I meant a certain\special tense

What about the others? Do you ever use them?

CalifJim · Answer

gardientWhat about the others? Do you ever use them?

No. Not very likely.

CJ

Can someone plz explain to me the differences?

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