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Himanshu Sharma Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Why the 1 st sentence is incorrect and 2nd is correct although both have same meaning

1)The motorcycle had been belonging to George for years before Tina bought it. Not Correct
2)The motorcycle had belonged to George for years before Tina bought it. Correct
  

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belong is a non-progressive verb. That means it's not used with the -ing ending. CJ

— CalifJim

  • belong is a non-progressive verb.
  • That means it's not used with the -ing ending.
  • CJ
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belong is a non-progressive verb. That means it's not used with the -ing ending.

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