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Roul Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Past Tense - was,did, were
When was* Ted *talking on the phone?
When did* Ted *talk on the phone?
How much money were* you *making at that company?
How much money did* you *make at that company?
What is the difference between the two? Both are past tense
When did* Ted *talk on the phone?
How much money were* you *making at that company?
How much money did* you *make at that company?
What is the difference between the two? Both are past tense
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How long did you live in LA ? How long were you living in LA after getting married? The progressive tense offers a sense of on-going action, even though it is the past.
- How long did you live in LA ?
- How long were you living in LA after getting married?
- The progressive tense offers a sense of on-going action, even though it is the past.
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How long did you live in LA ? How long were you living in LA after getting married? The core meaning relatively speaking is the same.The progressive tense offers a sense of on-going action, even though it is the past.
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roulWhat is the difference between the two?Those with the -ing forms are asking about periods of time.
The others are asking about specific times and total amounts.
When was* Ted *talking on the phone?
- During what period of time was he talking on the phone?
- While he was eating breakfast.
When did* Ted *talk
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