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Irfan Khan Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
had lived vs had been living
Our new neighbours had lived / had been living in Arizona for ten years before moving to their present house.
Should it be had lived or had been living. Please give your explanation.
Should it be had lived or had been living. Please give your explanation.
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I'd go with the second one
- I'd go with the second one
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Irfan Khan Our new neighbours had lived / had been living in Arizona for ten years before moving to their present house.Should it be had lived or had been living. Please give your explanation.There is not enough difference to be concerned about. Use either one.
With the verb "live" the continuous form may suggest temporary living arrangements, and t
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