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Tuanle Posted 20 years ago
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I always dream of having my own business
Is the tense correct? Should I write, "I have always dreamt of having my own business." or "I have been dreaming of having my own business." The intent here is that the dream is still going on currently.
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incorrect. It sounds as though this is the only thing you dream about when you are asleep at night, every night. not as natual as the second option for most contexts.
- incorrect.
- It sounds as though this is the only thing you dream about when you are asleep at night, every night.
- not as natual as the second option for most contexts.
- This is the sort of thing you might say say if you needed some detail: I have been dreaming of having my own business ever since my cousin set up a hot dog stall and made a million dollars.
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I always dream of ....incorrect. It sounds as though this is the only thing you dream about when you are asleep at night, every night.
I have always...yes, this is fine, and it conveys an ongoing ambition
I have been dreaming...not as natual as the second option for most contexts. This is the sort of thing you might say say if you needed some detail: I have been dreaming of havin
I have always...yes, this is fine, and it conveys an ongoing ambition
I have been dreaming...not as natual as the second option for most contexts. This is the sort of thing you might say say if you needed some detail: I have been dreaming of havin
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