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Teal lime Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

What have you done? vs. What have you been doing?

Would you please give me a few examples in which it is correct to use "What have you done?" and some in which it is more appropriate to use "What have you been doing?" In short, when do you use each of them?

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Some examples of usage: "The vice principal called and said you've been suspended from school for the rest of the week. This is your second suspension in 3 months. " "What have you done?

  • Some examples of usage: "The vice principal called and said you've been suspended from school for the rest of the week.
  • This is your second suspension in 3 months.
  • " "What have you done?
  • " A: "Hey, Bill.
  • Jeez, I haven't seen you in ages.
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Some examples of usage:


"The vice principal called and said you've been suspended from school for the rest of the week. This is your second suspension in 3 months. What have you done (now)?"


"What have you done? I asked you to weed the garden and all the flowers are pulled out!"


A: "Hey, Bill. Jeez, I haven't seen you in ages. What have you been do

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