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Djx Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Present perfect and present perfect continuous

Hallo

First time question.

I have played football for 10 years
I have been playing football for 10 years

Maybe it's a bit stupid, but I just can't understand the difference between the two.

Is there a simple explanation?

I though PPS was used for when something started in the past and was still true today. But isn't the PPC also true? What is simply the difference and when should I use them?.

Thanks for your time teachers.
  

Top answer

Djx Maybe it's a bit stupid, but I just can't understand the difference between the two There isn't much difference. #2 suggests your intent to continue; #1 suggests you might be announcing your retirement.

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  • Djx Maybe it's a bit stupid, but I just can't understand the difference between the two There isn't much difference.
  • #2 suggests your intent to continue; #1 suggests you might be announcing your retirement.
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DjxMaybe it's a bit stupid, but I just can't understand the difference between the two
There isn't much difference.
#2 suggests your intent to continue; #1 suggests you might be announcing your retirement.
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So es depends on what I will say next? OK, thanks
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