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Necrophagist Posted 9 years ago
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Past or present perfect
Yesterday I was talking to Barry about why you have/had been acting weird lately. Can both be used even though that someone is still acting weird?
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Necrophagist Can both be used even though that someone is still acting weird? No, there is no reason to use past perfect. His acting weird is of present relevance.
- Necrophagist Can both be used even though that someone is still acting weird?
- No, there is no reason to use past perfect.
- His acting weird is of present relevance.
- Nothing has changed since yesterday.
- Besides, 'lately' makes the use of present perfect most suitable.
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NecrophagistCan both be used even thoughthatsomeone is still acting weird?
No, there is no reason to use past perfect.
His acting weird is of present relevance. Nothing has changed since yesterday. Besides, 'lately' makes the use of present perfect most suitable.
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