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I had lived here since 2009.I had living here since 2009..What is the different that two sentences? That mean the same or different? Thanks.

Frostwhite · Accepted Answer

Hi!

I don't think they're right.

Do you mean
1. I have lived here since 2009.
2. I have been living here since 2009.

Clive · Answer

Hi,

I had lived here since 2009.

I had living here since 2009..

What is the different that two sentences? That mean the same or different?

The difference is that #2 is not a valid tense. You probably mean the Past Perfect Continous, but you need to review how to form this tense correctly.

Here is another example. Mary had been cooking dinner.

Would you like to try to revise your example?

I suggest that you try to get a good understanding of the non-continuous Past Perfect before you worry about the continuous form.

So, have you studied when to use the Past Perfect?

Clive

Frostwhite · Answer

Hi Mr. Clive!

Is it just ok to use such expression such as "since 2009" in the past perfect?
I thought it could only be used in the present perfect.
Thanks!

Clive · Answer

Hi,

Is it just ok to use such expression such as "since 2009" in the past perfect?

Sure. 'Since' means from the specified time to the present time or to the time being considered.

eg Tom and Mary got divorced in 2007. They had been married since 1997.

But in my opinion such questions should only be considered by students who have a good basic understanding of the Past Perfect and when it should be used.

Best wishes, Clive

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