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Marold Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Reason of using present simple in a particular tense
(Conversation between two people)
Judy: How long have you been in Miami?
Elaine: I have only been here for a couple of weeks.
Judy: How long do you plan on staying?
I would like to ask why Judy asked in present simple?
Why not present perfect continuous or present perfect simple or even present continuous?
Thanks in advance.
Judy: How long have you been in Miami?
Elaine: I have only been here for a couple of weeks.
Judy: How long do you plan on staying?
I would like to ask why Judy asked in present simple?
Why not present perfect continuous or present perfect simple or even present continuous?
Thanks in advance.
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- - Suggests that the plan has changed or will change. How long have you planned on staying? -- Suggests that the plan has changed or will change.
- - - Suggests that the plan has changed or will change.
- How long have you planned on staying?
- -- Suggests that the plan has changed or will change.
- - - A common native form suggesting more interest or concern than does simple present.
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How long do you on staying?-- A common native form
How long have you been planning on staying?-- Suggests that the plan has changed or will change.
How long have you planned on staying?-- Suggests that the plan has changed or will change.
How long are you planning on staying?-- A common native form suggesting more interest or concern than does sim
How long have you been planning on staying?-- Suggests that the plan has changed or will change.
How long have you planned on staying?-- Suggests that the plan has changed or will change.
How long are you planning on staying?-- A common native form suggesting more interest or concern than does sim
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