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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Moved
I moved around a lot when I was younger/young. Are both useable? Is there a difference between the usages?
And
How long have you been living in Africa? - Talking to someone in Africa. Is this an acceptable question?
How long have you lived in Africa? What's the difference between these two questions?
Thank you!
And
How long have you been living in Africa? - Talking to someone in Africa. Is this an acceptable question?
How long have you lived in Africa? What's the difference between these two questions?
Thank you!
Top answer
1. Both can be used but "younger" will put your moving closer to the present time. 2.
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- Both can be used but "younger" will put your moving closer to the present time.
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- Fine, no difference in meaning.
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1. Both can be used but "younger" will put your moving closer to the present time.
2. Fine, no difference in meaning.
2. Fine, no difference in meaning.
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Ivanhr1. Both can be used but "younger" will put your moving closer to the present time.2. Fine, no difference in meaning.Hi Ivanhr,
I hate to ask this, but are you a certified English teacher or a certified Native speaker?
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PreciousJones .Hi Ivanhr,I hate to ask this, but are you a certified English teacher or a certified Native speaker?No.
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Ivanhr PreciousJones .Hi Ivanhr,I hate to ask this, but are you a certified English teacher or a certified Native speaker?No.So is there a possibility that the answers you've given me are incorrect? I hope you don't mind my responding the questions again. Thank you very much for your help otherwise!
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IvanhrI'm pretty sure they're correct.I believe you, but I'd like reaffirmation from an expert. Thank you very much!
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Hi,
I moved a lot when I was young.- For me, it seems you are talking about your childhood.
I moved a lot when I was younger. For me, it seems that you are still young not too old.
How long have you been living in Africa?
How long have you lived in Africa?
Both can be used. There is no difference in meaning but, if you think it profoundly you can feel it. Try to
I moved a lot when I was young.- For me, it seems you are talking about your childhood.
I moved a lot when I was younger. For me, it seems that you are still young not too old.
How long have you been living in Africa?
How long have you lived in Africa?
Both can be used. There is no difference in meaning but, if you think it profoundly you can feel it. Try to
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