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Hello,1. I  have lived in Mumbai.  ( It means that I don't  live now.)2. I have lived in Mumbai since 1992. ( It means that I still live in Mumbai)Are my interpretations are correct?Thanks.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Yes

Hanuman_2000 · Answer

Thanks.

The past simple is used to express habits and states that existed during a period of time in the past. This period can be implied or expressed with a time expression or a clause:

1. When my brother was young, he liked spinach. (State)

I think this should be for a habit.

2. When I was a child, I visited my grandma every weekend. (habit)

I would like to know the criteria on which be decide whether the given sentence shows habit or state.

In my opinion (1) should indicate habit but in book it show 'state'.

Thanks.

Clive · Answer

Here's how I see it.

a habit an often-repeated act.
eg I visited my grand-parents 50 times.
It doesn't make sense to say 'I liked spinach 50 times'.

a state is an existing condition.
eg I liked spinach.

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