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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Present perfect simple instead of continuous
I find difficulty choosing between present perfect continuous and simple in similar sentences to the ones below in which the idea of result is involved.
Would the simple present perfect be used instead of the continuous below? What would be the difference?
#1 Her eyes are red. She has cried Or (She must have cried.)
#2 He is tired. He has worked.Or (He must have worded hard.)
Would the simple present perfect be used instead of the continuous below? What would be the difference?
#1 Her eyes are red. She has cried Or (She must have cried.)
#2 He is tired. He has worked.Or (He must have worded hard.)
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I think you need more research. These are the natural: #1 Her eyes are red. She h as been / must have been crying.
- I think you need more research.
- These are the natural: #1 Her eyes are red.
- She h as been / must have been crying.
- #2 He is tired.
- He has been / must have been working hard.
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I think you need more research. These are the natural:
#1 Her eyes are red. She has been / must have been crying.
#2 He is tired. He has been / must have been working hard.
#1a She is hard-hearted, but she is human. She has cried / She must have cried.
#2a His old hands are calloused and his back is bent . He has worke
#1 Her eyes are red. She has been / must have been crying.
#2 He is tired. He has been / must have been working hard.
#1a She is hard-hearted, but she is human. She has cried / She must have cried.
#2a His old hands are calloused and his back is bent . He has worke
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