Grammar
Hello everyone,
Could you please tell me if we can use "need, want, love, hate, belong, know, etc..." as follows?
1. They must have been needing something.
2. She might have been loving the child.
3. They could have been wanting something from us.
Regards,
JA
Top answer
As a learner, be careful of using the progressive forms of these verbs. Native speakers are usually very selective about the context and the nuance of meaning they want to convey. The simple form is by far the most common.
- As a learner, be careful of using the progressive forms of these verbs.
- Native speakers are usually very selective about the context and the nuance of meaning they want to convey.
- The simple form is by far the most common.
- Learners should stick to the simple form, but be aware that the others exist and are used in special circumstances.
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As a learner, be careful of using the progressive forms of these verbs. Native speakers are usually very selective about the context and the nuance of meaning they want to convey. The simple form is by far the most common. Learners should stick to the simple form, but be aware that the others exist and are used in special circumstances.
1. They must have needed something.
2. She mi
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