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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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has a cousin visiting

Mary: John has a cousin visiting.

Does it mean that John's cousin is already in town or does it mean the cousin will be visiting some time soon?

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Either one. It works the same as other -ing constructions. I'm visiting my cousin could mean right this minute or in the future.

— CalifJim

  • Either one.
  • It works the same as other -ing constructions.
  • I'm visiting my cousin could mean right this minute or in the future.
  • For the future uses, some expression of time is added to clarify the time frame.
  • John has a cousin visiting next week.
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Either one. It works the same as other -ing constructions.
I'm visiting my cousin could mean right this minute or in the future.
For the future uses, some expression of time is added to clarify the time frame.
John has a cousin visiting next week. I'm visiting my cousin next week.
CJ
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