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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Inclusion of word

Is this sentence correct with and without (for)?

I was not feeling well (for) the last few days.

I was sick (for) the last few days.
  

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Your choice. I'm sure that most native speakers are not consistent in their use.

— Philip

  • Your choice.
  • I'm sure that most native speakers are not consistent in their use.
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Your choice. I'm sure that most native speakers are not consistent in their use.
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PhilipYour choice. I'm sure that most native speakers are not consistent in their use.
Thanks teacher. I was just not sure because I have been told that 'for', in this case, should only be used with the perfect form. So it is possible to be used with both the perfect and past, right?

I have been/was sick (for) the last few days.
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AnonymousI have been/was sick (for) the last few days.
Of course, the perfect implies that you may not still feel great. The simple past indicates (probably) that you are now fine.
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In this sentence, if I am still sick can we write,
I am sick for last few days.
Please advise me.
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anand0021 In this sentence, if I am still sick can we write,I am sick for last few days.
No. If you were and still are sick, then use the present perfect.
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