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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Present perfect vs present perfect continuous
Hi,e
Are both of the following correct?
1.'My mother has taught me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet'.
2.'My mother has been teaching me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet.'
thank you
Are both of the following correct?
1.'My mother has taught me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet'.
2.'My mother has been teaching me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet.'
thank you
Top answer
Given the on-going situation, #2 is definitely the better choice.
- Given the on-going situation, #2 is definitely the better choice.
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AnonymousHi,eAre both of the following correct?1.'My mother has taught me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet'.2.'My mother has been teaching me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet.'thank youI have some thoughts about the sentences and I need to check if my understanding might be logical.
1.The first sentence: Regarding the 'on g
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AnonymousAnonymousHi,eAre both of the following correct?1.'My mother has taught me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet'.2.'My mother has been teaching me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet.'thank youI have some thoughts about the sentences and I need to check if my understanding might be logical.1.The first sentence: Regarding the 'on going' ide
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Anonymous AnonymousHi,eAre both of the following correct?1.'My mother has taught me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet'.2.'My mother has been teaching me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet.'thank youI have some thoughts about the sentences and I need to check if my understanding might be logical.1.The first sentence: Regarding the 'on going' id
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Hi,
Are both of the following correct? yes.
1.'My mother has taught me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet'. This suggests she has finished teaching you, and that you can play (although not well).
2.'My mother has been teaching me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet.'
Are both of the following correct? yes.
1.'My mother has taught me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet'. This suggests she has finished teaching you, and that you can play (although not well).
2.'My mother has been teaching me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet.'
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CliveHi,Are both of the following correct? yes.1.'My mother has taught me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet'. This suggests she has finished teaching you, and that you can play (although not well).2.'My mother has been teaching me how to play the piano,but I can't do it well yet.' This suggests the teaching is not yet finished. CliveFirst,thank
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