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English Grammar: Speak the Verb Tenses |
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the verb tenses and practice speaking with everyday questions. |
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Example |
I was living at home during that time. |
I have lived at home for several years. |
I have been living at home since I graduated. |
Meaning |
past with some emphasis on time |
statement about living at home--neutral |
statement about living at home that emphasizes past and present time--the speaker is either proud of this or wanting to move |
Example |
I was working at Microsoft before I got married. |
I have worked at Microsoft previously. |
I have been working at Microsoft for years. |
Meaning |
past with some emphasis on time |
statement about the recent past or an accomplishment |
past and present time is emphasized--the speaker is either emphasizing the accomplishment or is ready to find a new company |
Example |
I was working on the project all morning. |
I have worked on the project all morning. |
I have been working on the project all morning. |
Meaning |
past with some emphasis on time--the speaker is done working |
past and into the present--the speaker is still working |
past and present time is emphasized--the speaker is still working |
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