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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

How long does she live here?

Hello.

I would like you to explain why the following sentence is strange.

×How long does she live here?
?How long has she lived here?

Thank you.
  

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'How long' indicates a length of time, so it requires a verb form which also indicates a length of time: present perfect.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'How long' indicates a length of time, so it requires a verb form which also indicates a length of time: present perfect.
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'How long' indicates a length of time, so it requires a verb form which also indicates a length of time: present perfect.
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