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Hoister Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Was looking for/looked for
A: Hey you, What are you up to today?
B: I was looking for a job all day./ I looked for a job all day.
Background: I had filled out some job applications but didn't got a job yet.
Hello, Do you think "Continuous tense" is much better than "Simple past" (looked for)? Is it because "all day" implies "over a period" and Continuous tense is suitable for that? Do you think Simple past works too, but with different implications? Thanks for any feedback~~~
B: I was looking for a job all day./ I looked for a job all day.
Background: I had filled out some job applications but didn't got a job yet.
Hello, Do you think "Continuous tense" is much better than "Simple past" (looked for)? Is it because "all day" implies "over a period" and Continuous tense is suitable for that? Do you think Simple past works too, but with different implications? Thanks for any feedback~~~
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In the first place, 'Hey you' is very rude. I suggest: A: Hi, Jim. What have you been up to today?
- In the first place, 'Hey you' is very rude.
- I suggest: A: Hi, Jim.
- What have you been up to today?
- B: I've been lookin g for a job all day.
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In the first place, 'Hey you' is very rude. I suggest:
A: Hi, Jim. What have you been up to today?
B: I've been looking for a job all day.
A: Hi, Jim. What have you been up to today?
B: I've been looking for a job all day.
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