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" I know I’ve heard of those before… but where?" Obviously, this sentence works without "I know" so what kind of function does this I know have in the sentence? In other words, What are differences of meaning, nuance or implication between "I know ...
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PonyFanwhat kind of function does this I...
I know I've [ heard / seen ] ... shows that the speaker can't remember something and is trying to recall it or that the speaker isn't clear about the details of what was heard or seen.
I've heard ... or I've seen ... by itself just states the ...
 
CalifJimI know I've [ heard / seen ] ......___________ Compare:I could have sworn I put the...
I'm sorry for my wrong interpretation. Yours does indeed make more sense. ...
 The answer is simply clear! Thanks very much!
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"Moondancer is having a little get-together in the west castle courtyard." Could you tell me the reason why present continuous is chosen in the sentence?　I was taught that stative verbs like have, know in present continuous was normally ...
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PonyFanSo is what the present continuous of...
There is not enough context in just those words to be sure. She may be holding her get-together at the moment of speaking, or she may have arranged to hold it a later time:
"Moondancer is having a little get-together. It started an hour ago."
"Moonda ...
 Thank you kindly, CJ for answering my question:) Your answer is an answer for my question "Why is 'I'm having a problem" grammatical?' at the same time!
 I got it! Thank you very much!
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If a friend has sent the same message again which had sent it 2 months ago how can you say that? you have sent this message already you are sending it again you are sending this message second time are all these correct ?If not please correct. Thanks
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 Hi,
Is it correct to say, you are sending this message for the second time?
Thank you.
 
shravanmmyou are sending this message for the...
Correct.
CJ ...
  is this sentence correct?you are a cute and a caring friend.
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going to call time on him sharp
 If you have a question, you need to ask that question, not just post a random sentence or fragment of a sentence.
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