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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

PRESENT PERFECT PROGRESSIVE OR SIMPLE

Could you please explain the difference between those two

I' ve have been thinking for a long time and I have decided to write to you.
Paul has thought poorly of Marsha for a long time. There is a duration in both sentences so why present perfect simple for the second one .

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Anonymous There is a duration in both sentences so why present perfect simple for the second one . Because 'think' has different meanings in the 2 sentences. In the first, it refers to the process of brain operation (a duration).

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  • Anonymous There is a duration in both sentences so why present perfect simple for the second one .
  • Because 'think' has different meanings in the 2 sentences.
  • In the first, it refers to the process of brain operation (a duration).
  • In the second, 'think poorly' = 'hold a negative opinion', which is a condition, not a process.
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Anonymous There is a duration in both sentences so why present perfect simple for the second one .
Because 'think' has different meanings in the 2 sentences. In the first, it refers to the process of brain operation (a duration). In the second, 'think poorly' = 'hold a negative opinion', which is a condition, not a process.
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"Stative" verbs are not used in continuous tenses. However, many verbs we think of as generally "stative" do have dynamic meanings in certain contexts.

Jonny is being extraordinarily contrary today. (be = behave)
We are having a party next week. (have = host)
We'll be seeing you at 3:00. (see = meet)
I've been thinking about quitting my job. (think = consider)
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