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#537260 Sun, 06 Jul 08 07:21 AM

She walked along with her back to me, not [having realized/realizing ] that I was there.

Which is correct?
Thanks.

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Mister Micawber

#537262 Sun, 06 Jul 08 07:25 AM

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Either will do; the second is more concise. They have the same relationship with time that present perfect and continuous usually do.

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