Present perfect vs present progressive
In English we can't normally use the present continuous instead of the present perfect (or present perfect progressive) tense. For instance, it would be incorrect to say/write
I am living here since 2010.
Instead, we use
I've been living/lived here since 2010. (either present perfect or present perfect progressive)
However, I've noticed that people sometimes use the former tense retaining the semantics of the latter.
Bogdanovic is shooting 59 percent (20 of 34) from beyond the arc coming off the bench since joining the Wizards. ( http://www.wralsportsfan.com/bogdanovic-hits-8-3-pointers-wizards-beat-magic-115-114/16567946/
Many languages, including my native language, do indeed use this construction, primarily because the present perfect (or present perfect progressive) tense is non-existent or has been superseded by the present tense .
What do you think? Is this yet another indication that English is evolving?
Thank you
Top answer
It could be. Could be a consequence of there now being more people who speak English non-natively than people who do. ', which is simply because the construction coincides with the Dutch way of expressing continuity.
- It could be.
- Could be a consequence of there now being more people who speak English non-natively than people who do.
- ', which is simply because the construction coincides with the Dutch way of expressing continuity.
- I have no doubt whatsoever that English is evolving.
- Best, DJB
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It could be. Could be a consequence of there now being more people who speak English non-natively than people who do. In my native Dutch, students will say 'I am studying at this school for 2 years.', which is simply because the construction coincides with the Dutch way of expressing continuity.
I have no doubt whatsoever that English is evolving.
Best,
DJB
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