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The Present Perfect vs The Present Perfect Continuous | ALL differences (+ Free PDF & Quiz)

by English with Lucy

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Published 15 Apr 2021

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@EnglishwithLucy3 years ago I have lived or I have been living? THIS video will give you the answers! 📝 GET THE FREE LESSON PDF here 👉🏼 📊 FIND OUT YOUR ENGLISH LEVEL! Take my level test here 👉🏼 👩🏼‍🏫 JOIN MY ONLINE ENGLISH COURSES: .. - We have launched our B1 and B2 Complete English Programmes! ... 462
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@mb83993 years ago I'm an English teacher and I still watch your videos to improve my English and hear your beautiful accent which I trully adore. Exellent job! 1325
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@blue_ranger3 years ago I'm actually a native English speaker, and an older Russian friend asked me about these a while ago, I didn't know! Of course I know what sounds right, and what should be said, but not the rules. Until today, Tenses knowledge to me were just past present and future, so you have been a great help to a native (present perfect) what a perfect present! Thanks! ... 451
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@renegrosheintz-laval9146one week ago I love the precision and simplicity with which you explain English grammar. In this clip you show really well the beauty and subtlety of this surprisingly beautiful language.
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@eslwithibrahim29963 years ago You nailed this lesson Lucy.
it's also worth noting that we choose the present perfect simple rather than the continuous to emphasize that something isn't short term:
-simple: I've worked her most of my life. (long term)
-continuous: I've been working here for just a few days. (short term).
we can also choose the continuous to stress that something is repeated:
-continuous: I've been using the swimming pool since we moved into this neighborhood. (repeated)
-simple: I've used the swimming pool since we moved into this neighborhood. (one or two occasions) ... 36
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@mahdigharaee77663 years ago My understanding of Enligsh has been increasing since I started to watch your English lessons.Thank you so much. 97
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@geronimogelves2433 years ago OMG this video is literally an EPIPHANY..
I need to explain these and other tenses for college and this video came to me as a guide. Thanks a lot for all these videos ♥️✨ 23
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@TeachersMarkandMatt3 years ago Thanks for the grammar breakdown! My students were struggling with this in class today and this will definitely help them. You offer wonderfully clear examples ;) 10
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@rk-kg6welast year I’m an English learner. I’m still on the basic level, but your accents is so beautiful and easy to listen for me.
Also I have struggled with present perfect and present perfect continuous, but Thank to this video, I may be able to solve this problem.
I would like to give my grateful appreciation for your dedication.
Thank you so much! ... 2
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@siddharthabanerjee61553 years ago I started watching these videos yesterday and now I'm addicted, I haven't had a good English teacher since seventh class and now I'm looking forward to reviving my interest in English, thank you for these great videos :) ... 22
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@belajarmenjadimurid2 years ago I'm from Indonesia. I have been studying English for 2 years. It means Two years ago, I studied and Now I still study English. 6
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@slimou54046 months ago I am from Morocco, so I tried many Moroccan and Arabic teachers as well, but I could not understand when I found your channel, even though my English is not good enough, but through the available translation, I was able to understand my lesson better than before. I would like to thank you very much for these efforts. ... 1
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@szabithebeastenglishchanne95323 years ago Lucy, you don't know how much you helped with this video. I've been studying for the intermediate language exam since 3 months. I was struggling with the Perfect and the Perfect Continuous tenses but for now I don't struggle with any of these and it's thanks for your videos. ... 8
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@davesmith64363 years ago Obviously, this is one of the most helpful lessons I was looking for here on this channel!
Thanks a million, lovely teacher Lucy Bella! A lot of love! 140
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@falcon-mb8kc5 months ago As being an English class teacher,this was by far the best explanation video about the related subject I have ever watched...perfect job👏👏👏 9
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@BuntriGuyTech2 years ago I have been explaining this present perfect and present perfect continuous to my friends and family but the way you explained is so easy to understand. Thank you. 1
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@MsJaymeC3 years ago How interesting to hear the rules behind how we speak. I never gave a second thought to why we say things the way we do. You're an excellent instructor. 14
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@ruichengao41483 years ago I‘ve been told so many times that there is always a difference between these two. This lesson clears every doubt in my mind. Thx! 5
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@williamsm.gamarraaratea39373 years ago This topic is really tricky! I've had difficulties teaching that because I realised that, in some points, the theory was contradictory. Thanks for the explanation! 3
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@sumeetsingh6953 years ago Really a very enlightening channel for keen followers of the English language and it's nuances . The more you watch the knowledge rich videos here the more you realize that there is no limit to learning English and improving upon one's knowledge of English for that matter any language .. This particular video for some reason reminded me of my English grammar book by Wren and Martin .. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful pearls with all.. ... 1
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@user-nk2ux6pw6i3 years ago "Since I've Been Loving You" a well known song of Led Zeppelin. Perfect continuous with stative verb. 21
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@engindemiroglu72873 years ago I have been looking for find out a situation that "whereas " word can be used in, really I was surprised when I saw that you use it . it was maybe a coincidence or a chance for me, I gained double benefit from this lesson, thx teacher lucy😊 ... 7
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@humerachowdhury28202 years ago Thanks Lucy for wonderful lessons And the technique you apply, I just love the way you taught and I started to watch your informative videos to easy my learning path. 🙂 2
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@abdqaddoumi2 years ago I have been watching your channel since 2021, you really helped me with my college exams, thanks so much lucy. 1
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@danielfelipevaroncucaita18663 years ago Ahhh, love her. She’s such an inspiring teacher! ✨✌🏻 5
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@bossennecclaire80313 years ago Once again, remarkably precise and helpful video, as always. Thank you Lucy! 💜 3
last year Hi! Thanks for your help! I bought the English tenses course because I’m a Portuguese native speaker which is trying to learn English for at least 10 years. I was stuck how a really good listener but awful speaker and writer and I couldn’t understand why, so I came back to the most basics grammars with your open YouTube videos until I could buy the English tenses and lass than a month I can try express myself without shame or feeling the need to translate every simple sentence to make sure I’m right. 😅😅😅 thank you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ ...
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@MySacredSoul923 years ago I'm an English teacher living and teaching in Turkey and though I've known most of them, third rule surprised me because I've been using it all the time however I just didn't know why I used it that way.
Also, your accent is so clear and easy to understand that I think I'm going to send your videos to my students so that they can benefit from you, too. ...
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@poissonjosette36543 years ago Hello Lucy .. thanks a lot for this lesson. I have been looking for explanations about these two tenses for such a long time.. this one answers lots of my questions.. thanks again for your precious help. 3
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@angelicagonzales183 years ago You know, recently I've been studying these tenses of the verb. The difference between present perfect and present perfect progressive and past perfect and past perfect progressive as this tenses is usually used for my upcoming english exam. Thank you Lucy for enlightening me with this. 💗 ... 3
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@gianghaibara45763 years ago Amazing and clear explanation of something so complicated. Thank you! xx
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@miodragpopovic33012 years ago Not only perfect and clear explanations but also awesome pronunciation.
All the best.
Miodrag 1
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@guybloy6504last year Congatulations! You were brilliant explaining this lesson. And I appreciate your British accent. 4
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@bebetterEnglishSpeeches3 years ago That's a difficult lesson to learn, but you did a great job teacher Lucy! Thank you for your effort! 94
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@jeya2223 years ago You’re an amazing teacher! Very well explained. So easy to understand. Not only you’re beautiful, your accent is beautiful as well. 1
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@magnoboavista3 years ago The best class I watched here in YouTube. Really thanks! Congratulations!
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@pierregreutert3 years ago Thank you Lucie for all your easy to understand hints about the many English speaking pitfalls :-) 3
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@ofelyos26843 years ago Thank you Lucy, hope you're doing well ❤❤ 4
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@reddishmint38513 years ago The only teacher I like to listen to always on point with a lot of charisma
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@lilypanda073 years ago The best explanation of perfect present vs continuous perfect present, I watched a lot of videos in my native language (Portuguese) But I didn't understand any of them very well. Thanks Lucy, and I loved your accent and understandable ... 1
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@alicerossi_ap3 years ago And as often happens, your lesson is again one of the clearest and most comprehensive I've followed so far on this topic, thank you very much! 👍 6
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@fulporinushrat10583 years ago Lucy, will you please make a video about the differences between southern British accent and northern British accent? 4
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@Julia-ck5ff2 years ago Thank you for this informative and complete lesson. I am going to watch it again and again because its very difficult material. Thank you for explaining it so clearly!
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@rechelleramos95679 months ago Thanks a lot Ms.Lucy you have been helping us to understand the differences of these two tense..Have more power and God bless you 😊😊😊
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@karynaa9433 years ago That's the clearest explanation of their difference I've ever seen. Thank you. 3
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@dancezario3 years ago Perfect, Lucy! Perfect class! Thank you so much... "You have been my favourite british english in the last months..." 😬😬😬 4
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@ines75072 years ago Thank you for this great explanation. You're such a great teacher. You have made English easier for us.
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@noeliapadua66823 years ago Thank you! 💖 This video was all I needed 🙏🏼 super clear!
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@luckak7333 years ago I think there is another huge difference. I will take the example with the therapist. "She has been seeing a therapist. " means that she has seen him more than once whereas "she has seen a therapist." can mean that she has seen him once. ... 20
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@drewadams66673 years ago Thank you , truth be told , l listen to you while l cook , l like that l learn something. I also do love your beautiful accent , your beautiful delivery and the cadence of your speech. Thank you for your time, information and inspiration. ... 4
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@RosalieElnekave2 years ago İ'm a private English teacher/ tutor and your videos definitely inspire me! thank you!
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@audiolectio22653 years ago I’ve really good understood this lesson, thank you so much. I’ve been good understanding so I’m able to do my test tomorrow ! 😊 2
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@pedrooliveira34863 years ago A perfectionist presenting continued perfection out of a present perfect continuous tense lesson. (I am sure this sentence is a mess hahaha but I couldn't resist) 7
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@mohammedadam86853 years ago It’s definitely an awesome grammar, and thanks for sending, I’ve already finished your PDF 3
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@danzeldanzel-ds1qf11 months ago ,,how much or how many '' part is very helpful, your guide is probably only 1 from all YT guides who has this meaningful rule.
Thank you a lot for it.
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@marinaestrada9344last year I'm from the Philippines watching your videos to improve my english grammar and thank you for sharing your excellent accent. God bless you ma'am.
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@hector5d7813 years ago I just wanna say thank you for helping us!
Yo have win a place on the sky. ❣️✨ 4
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@zehadashulast year oh thank you Luchy to make such kind of video. Sometimes I confuse to use correctly pp or ppc. So I think this video really helped me.
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@cloud...20last month Thank you, Mrs. Lucy. In fact, I am from Iraq (Arabic). I am an English language student and I have an exam. I was confused, but thank God I found your channel. I really understood the topic and it became easier. Thank you again. I hope to become a teacher and trainer of the English language Good in the future I love you❤ ...
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@preronasengupta1633 years ago Lucy i love you so much! can you please make a video on how i can speak in a british accent? I am actually from India, and all english we learn is a mix of accents. I really like your accent and i REALLY want to learn it. 5
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@mysterious58953 years ago Hola Lucy! Ramadan Mubarak everybody! All the best wishes for you guys! Love you Lucy !And yeah I love your hairstyle ! 5
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@mariaali60963 years ago I'm not a teacher but I've been learning English to improve and I hope I can help those that can't effort to get a lesson of English .thank for you "Lisa"
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@jasa4939last year This kind of video is what I was looking for! Thank you teacher.
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@piratefisheriesormond43393 years ago Love you Lucy, and yes I am on my eighth cup now.
U know me so well 😂 3
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@sibudas83043 years ago The grammar book of Cambridge university cleared all my doubts about already and yet. 3
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@tiaraagnesiwindari91963 years ago Crystal clear! Thanks Lucy, now I know how to use those 2 tenses😍
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@wullfyularen30443 years ago I've never actually learned how to use those tenses properly and just used them by feel, now after watching this video I understand that I was doing it right all along) Thank you.
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@abiramiv17543 years ago I've been learning English from one of the best teacher in the world since 2020. 5
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@jackhammer56833 years ago that'is a discovery for me. Will try to enhance my speech applying that. It's indeed a brilliant! Kinda information for advanced level. Thanks Lucy 🌺 ... 5
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@freespirit12043 years ago It was a brilliant video. You speak clearly, so I can understand your words perfectly. I love your beautiful British accent.
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@hsuyadanarlynn75153 years ago I've been studying English since 2009. I still struggle with it, though. 😣😣😣😣
Maybe I hadn't worked hard or my country's worst education.
Thanks, Lucy. 😍😍😍 10
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@JustRen_owo3 years ago Omg, i need it, i always get confused with this, thank you😍😍
Sent love from Malaysia😊 12
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@walmirsantiago27692 years ago CONGRATULATIONS! A VERY CLEAR EXPLANATION!
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@nedafarazmand21426 months ago It is the best lesson I have ever seen about the differences between present perfect and present perfect continuous. Thank you so much🥰
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@prernasingh91613 years ago Hey Dear Lucy Sista.. Thanks for uploading this Beautiful video dear..❤ 6
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@andrelangraf68503 years ago Really good lesson, I've definately enjoyed it! You've mentioned Seonaid below in the video, she has really good content indeed.
Keep it up! 6
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@carolinagil49512 years ago I am a Portuguese student with an English test at the door and without understanding anything about verbs or grammar, I saw this video and a few more and I understood! Thank very much!
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@sh4dowgaming7093 years ago Thank you for clarifying these tenses. Now I know it better
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@estherrhythmsharma25363 years ago Awesome video ever! Wanted to ask one question that Imagining to getting a heart From Lucy bella earl is correct or imagine getting a heart from Lucy bella earl? 4
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@HarryKimOo3 years ago Thanks a lot for the lesson!! That was very helpful. I am still confused about one thing :)
When you said that we can use PPC to talk about unfinished actions and PP for finished ones. I am wondering if it's a finished action, why not use the simple past instead? Hope that you can answer my question as soon as possible. I am a novice English teacher. Thanks a lot again. ... 3
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@lonelyday777last year The most beautiful teacher on youtube ❤
I'm learning English with you, thanks a lot
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@yaduvansi_shivam043 years ago The best part of you is that you make hard lesson very easy that's what I love 😍 much love from India 🇮🇳❤❤ 3
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@vaso481511 months ago As an English teacher,I am still searching for new methods to improve my way of teaching ...thank you for your precious help❤ 4
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@yunicoardianpradana728810 months ago you make it clear mrs lucy ...... thank you so much
now i know the difference between present perfect tense and present perfect continuous tense
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@Dio-ux4xd5 months ago Such a great explanation! I speak english very well but i was still a bit unsure thanks for clarifying!
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@Anonymous-li6py3 years ago I’ve been living in England for 3 years vs I’ve lived in English for 3 years — the meanings can be subtly different. The former emphasises a continuous unbroken duration while the latter does not have this association. If you say I’ve lived in England for 3 years, it could mean you have accumulated enough years of living in England. It doesn’t mean the process of accumulation is unbroken. You could live in England for a year and then lived elsewhere and then came back to England and lived there for 2 years so now you have lived in England for 3 years. ... 5
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@jessicafreitas45443 years ago I'm in level beginner and I feel so happy because I understand every single word that you say, thank's a lot teacher.
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@daoudamalle5399last year I live in Mali 🇲🇱 french speaking country i appreciate your way to explain lesson.
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@shirifshirif95063 years ago Usually, when using the present perfect continuous there's an emotion involved like suprise, anger, etc
I've been living here for ten years an I have never met such a nice person. (Here the speaker is surprised)
I've been waiting for two hours! (The speaker here is angry and annoyed)
Another reason why we used the present perfect progressive in the second example is because it's uncommon to use the present perfect with the word "hour"
That's just my opinion. I could be wrong. ... 6
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@abigailarpana9633 years ago Hello Ms. Lucy! I'd be grateful if you make a video on all the 12 tenses and how they can be used.
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@danielfranco10103 years ago i've been watching your videos this week and i've learned a lot.
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@braulioherrada76503 years ago Thanks a lot about your grammar English lesson 2
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@mohamedalaa29112 years ago Thanks alot ,you have clarified the difference between the two sentences most accurately

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