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Vin21
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 Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2005 7:16 pm Post subject: since |
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It's been quite a while since I went swimming.
It's been quite a while since I have been swimming.
It's been quite a while since I swam.
Could you tell me which one is correct?
Do they have the same meaning?
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Soymilk
Joined: 21 Aug 2005
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Location: Texas, USA
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They are all right. It depends on what the context is. What are you trying to say?
It's been quite a while since I went swimming.
It's been quite a while since I swam.
Meaning you have not been able to swim for a long time.
Example:
Person 1: I would love to go to the beach.
Person 2: Thats a great idea. Its been quite a while since I went swimming.
It's been quite a while since I have been swimming.
It's been quite a while since I've been swimming.
It means that you have been swimming, so that you haven't been able to do something else.
Example:
Person 1: Whens the last time you've had a cigarette?
Person 2: It's been quite a while since I have been swimming. I decided to give it up. |
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iitimone7
Joined: 09 Aug 2005
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Location: Indiana, USA
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| Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2005 9:27 am Post subject: swim/swam |
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great examples...  |
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