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Pen slide 883 Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

In or for

Hi teachers~

I heard somewhere IN can be used instead of FOR in the present perfect form (negative).

I am wondering if that's true.

I haven't see him for the last few days.

I haven't seen him in the last few days.

Thank you in advance~

  

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pen slide 883 I am wondering if that's true. It's true. 'in' is preferred.

— CalifJim

  • pen slide 883 I am wondering if that's true.
  • It's true.
  • 'in' is preferred.
  • pen slide 883 I haven't see n him for the last few days.
  • I haven't seen him in the last few days.
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pen slide 883I am wondering if that's true.

It's true. 'in' is preferred.

pen slide 883I haven't seen him for the last few days.
I haven't seen him in the last few days.

Both OK as shown.

CJ

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