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Hela Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
simple present + FOR
Dear teachers,
I know that normally we should use the past (simple or perfect) with the adverb "for" but how come that in the following example we can use the simple present ?
I am here for two hours.
Many thanks,
hela
I know that normally we should use the past (simple or perfect) with the adverb "for" but how come that in the following example we can use the simple present ?
I am here for two hours.
Many thanks,
hela
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Hela In your sentence, "for" is used as a Preposition. It indicates a period of time. It is OK to use it in this way.
- Hela In your sentence, "for" is used as a Preposition.
- It indicates a period of time.
- It is OK to use it in this way.
- Siggy
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Hela
In your sentence, "for" is used as a Preposition. It indicates a period of time. It is OK to use it in this way.
Siggy
In your sentence, "for" is used as a Preposition. It indicates a period of time. It is OK to use it in this way.
Siggy
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Hi Hela,
I know that normally we should use the past (simple or perfect) with the adverb "for" This is not a good way to think about it. eg I will be here for two hours is fine.
but how come that in the following example we can use the simple present ?
I know that normally we should use the past (simple or perfect) with the adverb "for" This is not a good way to think about it. eg I will be here for two hours is fine.
but how come that in the following example we can use the simple present ?
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Clivebut how come that in the following example we can use the simple present ?
I am here for two hours. Without a context, it's hard to know if this grammar conveys the person's meaning. I wonder if she means 'I have been here for two hours'
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Dear Clive,
So do "I AM here for 2 hours" and "I WILL be here for 2 hours" mean the same?
Is "during" always a preposition and never an adverb? e.g. "During the interveiw, Mr Copeland..."
Have a nice weekend,
Hela
So do "I AM here for 2 hours" and "I WILL be here for 2 hours" mean the same?
Is "during" always a preposition and never an adverb? e.g. "During the interveiw, Mr Copeland..."
Have a nice weekend,
Hela
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Hi,
So do "I AM here for 2 hours" and "I WILL be here for 2 hours" mean the same?
Generally speaking, yes. However, I feel that the former can also express a little more intention, a little more purpose. eg
My doctor always keeps me waiting for a long time. I resent this. I walk into his waiting room and I tell the recep
So do "I AM here for 2 hours" and "I WILL be here for 2 hours" mean the same?
Generally speaking, yes. However, I feel that the former can also express a little more intention, a little more purpose. eg
My doctor always keeps me waiting for a long time. I resent this. I walk into his waiting room and I tell the recep
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Dear Clive, another question if you wouldn't mind.
In good English, do I have to use the subjunctive in the following sentence?
Best regards.
In good English, do I have to use the subjunctive in the following sentence?
Best regards.
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Hi Hela,
In good English, do I have to use the subjunctive in the following sentence?
Where's the sentence?
Clive
In good English, do I have to use the subjunctive in the following sentence?
Where's the sentence?
Clive
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Hi again,
In good English, do I have to use the subjunctive in the following sentence?
Look at those clouds, it looks as if there is / were (?) going to be a thunderstorm.
'Is' is acceptable, and of course is more common here in ordinary everyday English.
Best
In good English, do I have to use the subjunctive in the following sentence?
Look at those clouds, it looks as if there is / were (?) going to be a thunderstorm.
'Is' is acceptable, and of course is more common here in ordinary everyday English.
Best
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