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Cat desk Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

'have been waiting' or 'was just waiting'

'Has been waiting' or 'was waiting': Which one should I use in the following context?

Suppose, my friend promised me he would call me this morning after reaching his but didn't call me at that time. He called me a few hours later. After getting his phone call, Can I reply 'I was just waiting for your phone call since morning, Have you reached home now?' Should I use 'was waiting' or 'have been' in my reply?

Can any native speaker please help me understand which tense is appropriate in the context?

  

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' Should I use 'was waiting' or 'have been' in my reply? You may use either without fear or favour. They are often interchangeable.

— Mister Micawber

  • ' Should I use 'was waiting' or 'have been' in my reply?
  • You may use either without fear or favour.
  • They are often interchangeable.
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cat deskCan I reply 'I was just waiting for your phone call since morning, Have you reached home now?' Should I use 'was waiting' or 'have been' in my reply?

You may use either without fear or favour. They are often interchangeable.

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