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Fizzi Posted 19 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

Facing and have been facing

Hi all,

I saw this sentence and I think it is not grammatically correct.
“This is not the first time I am facing the same problem”

I believe it should be written like this: “This is not the first time I have been facing the same problem”

Would somebody please comments?

Regards,

Fizzi
  

Top answer

Hi Fizzi, I would choose 'have faced'.

— Mister Micawber

  • Hi Fizzi, I would choose 'have faced'.
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Hi Fizzi,

I would choose 'have faced'.
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Mister MicawberHi Fizzi,

I would choose 'have faced'.

Hi Mister Micawber,

May I know why you chose 'have faced'? Can you explain it in details?

Thanks a lot.
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I perceive it as a point event, not an experience with duration.
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Thanks Mister Micawber.
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Mister MicawberI perceive it as a point event, not an experience with duration.

Then, if it is an experience with duration, then could I use 'have been facing'?

Thanks again.
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The choice is in the mind of the speaker.
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Ok, I understand. Thanks Mister Micawber. Emotion: smile
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