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Mowgli

#130853 Fri, 26 Aug 05 10:39 AM

Hello,

which is impossible? (Is there any difference in meaning?)

1) How long have you had the computer?

2) How long have you the computer?

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1) How long have you known Peter?

2) How long do you know Peter?

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1) How long have you been here?

2) How long are you here?

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Thanks for your answers Mowgli

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Mister Micawber

#130864 Fri, 26 Aug 05 11:19 AM

Use the present perfect form with time duration from the past till now, Mogli-- all the #1s.

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'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.'

goldmund

#130911 Fri, 26 Aug 05 02:40 PM

Dear Mowgli,

It is possible to say: how long are you here for?

It means: how long do you intend to stay in this place?

Kind regards, Smile [:)]

Goldmund

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«Tout homme peut dire véritablement; mais dire ordonnément, prudemment et suffisamment, peu d'hommes le peuvent.» - Michel de Montaigne

Mowgli

#131028 Fri, 26 Aug 05 09:17 PM

Thank you for your help Mowgli

#131029 Fri, 26 Aug 05 09:18 PM

Thank you for the answer Mowgli