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Wangqh2696122 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Did vs have done

I have been here about 45 minutes (buying a ticket), but I moved /have moved only 3 feet.
Any differences between the two? Thank you!
  

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wangqh2696122 I have been here about 45 minutes (buying a ticket), but I moved / have moved only 3 feet. I don't see any reason to change the tense. have been; have moved .

— CalifJim

  • wangqh2696122 I have been here about 45 minutes (buying a ticket), but I moved / have moved only 3 feet.
  • I don't see any reason to change the tense.
  • have been; have moved .
  • Both are updates on an on-going situation.
  • CJ
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wangqh2696122I have been here about 45 minutes (buying a ticket), but I moved /have moved only 3 feet.
I don't see any reason to change the tense. have been; have moved. Both are updates on an on-going situation.

CJ
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