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Nina_Nia Posted 14 years ago
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My questions

Hello,

I would be grateful if you corrected my questions in bold.

1.I have lived in Los Angeles. (A completed action; the person does not live there anymore). 'How long have you been living there?' 'How long have you lived there?' Since the action has completed I think the second question is right, but I am not sure. )

I have lived in Los Angeles my whole life. (The person has spent her whole life in Los Angeles, and is still living there). 'How long have you been living there?' 'How long have you lived there?'

I have been living in Los Angeles. (She currently lives in L.A., and has been doing so for some time). How long have you been living there? How long have you lived there?

I have been living in Los Angeles my whole life. How long have you been living there? How long have you lived there?

If the statement is in present perfect should the question be asked in present perfect too? Or if in present prefect continuous should the question be asked in the same tense?

Thanks
  

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I have lived in Los Angeles. (A life experience; the person does not live there anymore). ' Since the action has completed I think the second question is right, but I am not sure.

  • I have lived in Los Angeles.
  • (A life experience; the person does not live there anymore).
  • ' Since the action has completed I think the second question is right, but I am not sure.
  • ) I have lived in Los Angeles my whole life.
  • (The person has spent her whole life in Los Angeles, and is still living there).
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1.I have lived in Los Angeles. (A life experience; the person does not live there anymore). 'How long have you been living there?' 'How long have you lived there?' Since the action has completed I think the second question is right, but I am not sure. -- Yes, but if we are speaking of the same situation, the other speaker would say 'How long did you live there?)

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