askeladd
Joined: 05 Jan 2010
Posts: 89
Location: Chicago area, USA
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 Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 9:07 am Post subject: Re: what happened v.s. what's happening |
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| kaibi wrote: |
Dear teacher,
I wonder what are the difference between what happened and what's happening?
Could you please give me some examples?
Thank you ! |
what happened refers to an event that is already past:
A: Sorry I'm late.
B: What happened?
A: My car had a flat tire.
what's happening (sometimes also "what's up") is an informal way of greeting someone, of asking how they are doing:
A: Hey, Bill, I haven't seen you for a long time. What's happening / What's up?
B: Oh, not much. I've been busy coaching basketball at the park district on Saturdays.
Hope this helps 
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