have trimmed/ have been trimming

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Lcchang

#523694 Fri, 06 Jun 08 09:00 AM

We __ the rose bushes all day. I apologize that the front gardens are so messy.

(A) trim
(B) are trimming
(C) have trimmed
(D) have been trimming

I chose (D), but I think (C) sounds fine too. What if I have finished trimming rose and left all the mess before cleaning it up?

Please advise.

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Marius Hancu

#523711 Fri, 06 Jun 08 09:45 AM

all day (the whole day) shows continuity of the work, and that requires IMO D

>What if I have finished trimming rose and left all the mess before cleaning it up?

We trimmed the rose bushes earlier in the day. I apologize that the front gardens are still so messy.

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Lcchang

#523728 Fri, 06 Jun 08 10:16 AM

I see. Thanks.