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PreciousJones Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Sentence correction.

Hi

Grandpa walks me out everytime I leave but the past couple times he's been/was too tired. but he did yesterday so mom and I were really happy!

Which is correct? Please advise! Thanks for helping.
  

Top answer

You say "past couple (of) times", so you're thinking about a period of time that extends from the past up to the present. That's a good reason to use the present perfect. So he's been would work well there.

— CalifJim

  • You say "past couple (of) times", so you're thinking about a period of time that extends from the past up to the present.
  • That's a good reason to use the present perfect.
  • So he's been would work well there.
  • CJ
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You say "past couple (of) times", so you're thinking about a period of time that extends from the past up to the present. That's a good reason to use the present perfect. So he's been would work well there.

CJ
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