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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Tenses

Could you please tell me the difference between these sentences:
For many years, she took part in competitions.
For many years, she has taken part in competitions.
For many years, she has been taking part in competitions.
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#1 sounds like she doesn't take part anymore. #2 sounds like she still takes part. #3 is similar to #2.

  • #1 sounds like she doesn't take part anymore.
  • #2 sounds like she still takes part.
  • #3 is similar to #2.
  • Clive
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#1 sounds like she doesn't take part anymore.
#2 sounds like she still takes part.
#3 is similar to #2.

Clive

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