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| Autor: | Ricardo - EMB |
| E-mail: | emb@sk.com.br |
| Data: | 07/MAR/2019 3:28 PM |
| Assunto: | Present Perfect (continuous) |
| Mensagem: |
There are many instances in which both, the simple past and the present perfect will do, especially in AmE. "After ..." is a vague time reference. If we had a larger context, we would be able to make a better choice. But you are right, the simple past works perhaps even better in this example. Ricardo - EMB |
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Present Perfect (continuous) – Ricardo - EMB 07/MAR/2019, 3:28 PM