Present continous vs present perfect continuous
This week I am looking after my neighbor`s cat. This is a temporary situation, which is happening only this week and I am emphasizing that fact.
This week I have been looking after my neighbor`s cat. I am looking back from the beginning of the week until now, which may be the middle or the end of the week. I am emphasizing duration.
Am I correct?
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olive file 673 This week I am looking after my neighbor`s cat. You say this during (or at or just before the start of) the week. olive file 673 This week I have been looking after my neighbor`s cat.
- olive file 673 This week I am looking after my neighbor`s cat.
- You say this during (or at or just before the start of) the week.
- olive file 673 This week I have been looking after my neighbor`s cat.
- You say this at (or near) the end of the week.
- There is no difference of emphasising fact or duration.
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olive file 673This week I am looking after my neighbor`s cat.
You say this during (or at or just before the start of) the week.
olive file 673This week I have been looking after my neighbor`s cat.
You say this at (or near) the end of the week.
There is no difference of emphasising fact or duration.
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