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Krissy Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Is or has been

Good day, everyone. Which of the two sentences is correct? a.) I haven't seen the movie yet, as my work is keeping me preoccupied.
b.) I haven't seen the movie yet, as my work has been keeping me preoccupied.

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Krissy Which of the two sentences is correct? Neither is very native. ) I haven't seen the movie yet, as my work is keeping me busy.

— Mister Micawber

  • Krissy Which of the two sentences is correct?
  • Neither is very native.
  • ) I haven't seen the movie yet, as my work is keeping me busy.
  • ) I haven't seen the movie yet, as my work has been keeping me busy.
  • Both are fine and common.
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KrissyWhich of the two sentences is correct?
Neither is very native.

a.) I haven't seen the movie yet, as my work is keeping me busy.
b.) I haven't seen the movie yet, as my work has been keeping me busy.

Both are fine and common.
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Lately I've been preoccupied with work, so I haven't seen the movie.
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