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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Is this sentence correct?

I was stressed from studying for my preliminary exam the last few months.

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Anonymous Is this sentence correct? It is non-native for using 'stress' as a verb in that way. I have been under a lot of stress from studying for my preliminary exam the last few months.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Is this sentence correct?
  • It is non-native for using 'stress' as a verb in that way.
  • I have been under a lot of stress from studying for my preliminary exam the last few months.
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AnonymousIs this sentence correct?
It is non-native for using 'stress' as a verb in that way.

I have been under a lot of stress from studying for my preliminary exam the last few months.
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Mister Micawber AnonymousIs this sentence correct?It is non-native for using 'stress' as a verb in that way.I have been under a lot of stress from studying for my preliminary exam the last few months.
Thanks, teacher. Can I use ' was' instead is of 'have been' in your edited sentence?
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Anonymous Can I use ' was' instead is of 'have been' in your edited sentence?
Yes, but 'the last few months' legislates for present perfect.
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Mister Micawber Anonymous Can I use ' was' instead is of 'have been' in your edited sentence?Yes, but 'the last few months' legislates for present perfect.
I see. The reason I am asking because I am no longer under stress as the stressful event is over and in the past . The present perfect makes it sound that I sm still under stress. So what do you think, woul
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Mister Micawber Mister MicawberYes
Thank you. So does 'have been' also imply that the event was in the past and the stress is no longer present? If yes, which would be better in emphasizing this?
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Anonymous So does 'have been' also imply that ....the stress is no longer present?
No, not necessarily.
Anonymouswhich would be better in emphasizing this?
Simple past.
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Mister Micawber Anonymous So does 'have been' also imply that ....the stress is no longer present?No, not necessarily.Anonymouswhich would be better in emphasizing this?Simple past.
Got it. Thanks a lot teacher.

But I understand that sentences with 'last few months/weeks/days', as you mentioned, usually require the present perfect but our example is a
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Anonymoussentences with 'last few months/weeks/days', as you mentioned, usually require the present perfect
'Legislate' does not mean 'require': provide or prepare for (an occurrence). PP is expected.
Anonymousbut our example is an exception,
No, it is not an exception. I would expect PP unless it is made clear that
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Mister Micawber'Legislate' does not mean 'require': provide or prepare for (an occurrence). PP is expected.
I see. Does that mean provide or prepare for something to happen, which includes when using the present perfect?
Mister MicawberNo, it is not an exception. I would expect PP unless it is made clear that the event finished in the p
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