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Olive file 673 Posted 8 years ago
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Which tense is correct

My eyes are puffy, because I have been rubbing them or because I have rubbed them? I did it once for a short time, so it is not something that is happening continuously or repetitively. Which one is better, present perfect or present perfect continuous, or are both possible?


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If you just did it once, and briefly, I suggest My eyes are puffy, because I rubbed them.

  • If you just did it once, and briefly, I suggest My eyes are puffy, because I rubbed them.
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If you just did it once, and briefly, I suggest

My eyes are puffy, because I rubbed them.

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olive file 673

My eyes are puffy, because I have been rubbing them or because I have rubbed them? I did it once for a short time, so it is not something that is happening continuously or repetitively. Which one is better, present perfect or present perfect continuous, or are both possible?


thank you



Have been rubbing seems right

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