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PreciousJones Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

present perfect and present continuous

I've been taking the subway everyday. And

I've taken the subway everyday.

What's the difference between these two?

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Top answer

Both have about the same meaning. However, the first (present perfect continuous) suggests that it may be a change in behavior.

— Philip

  • Both have about the same meaning.
  • However, the first (present perfect continuous) suggests that it may be a change in behavior.
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Both have about the same meaning. However, the first (present perfect continuous) suggests that it may be a change in behavior.
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You mean "every day" not "everyday".

"everyday" is an adjective meaning "commonplace, ordinary". For example, "it is an everyday occurrence".
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AnonymousYou mean "every day" not "everyday"."everyday" is an adjective meaning "commonplace, ordinary". For example, "it is an everyday occurrence".
Good catch, Anon!
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What do you mean by change of behavior?
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PreciousJonesWhat do you mean by change of behavior?
I used to drive to work, but recently I've been taking the subway every day.
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