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No, it's not past simple. I think it is present continuous. It is not a construct which you are are likely to use. To have being means to exist. "Being" is a noun in this example, and not part of the verb "to be" From Webster Main Entry: 1be·ing Pronunciation: 'bE(-i) Function:...

Hi abbie1948 ! You are nice,thank you ^_^ "Verbs ending in one stressed vowel" How can I know of that? Could you teach me more and suggest some good websites for me to learn? Thanks again !!

Hi Xcats, This is related to the spelling of the past tense forms of regular verbs; it also applies to the "ing" form. spelling of regular affirmative past tense forms Most regular verbs: add -ed work —worked help —helped start — started rain —rained stay —stayed show —...

Hi ! I have no idea why some verbs are required to add one more "n" (running),"t"(sitting), "m"(swimming)..in ing form,and some verbs are not required of that. Is this related to pronunciation? Thanks very much for your help !!

To tell you the truth, Paco, I interpret your results as meaning that website posters don't much care which form of the verb they use-- and why should they?-- the message is clear, all the same. Just as 'I ain't got no peanut butter' is a clear message indicating a lack of Skippy. What I was...

The correct way would be: No one has taken care of my baby. If here is a verb after has/have, then that verb should be a past participle. (The perfect tense) Sometimes when English speakers say words that end in -ING, there is a tendency to NOT pronounce the final G part. For Example:...

If you don't like to use another explanation, then I try to explain it and you may correct it for me. The sentence of: "I like him more than she gives the impression of I like him more than she likes him." means: She expressed an idea that I like him more than she likes him. But in fact I like...

yesterday." In Chinese, it basically goes "I run yesterday." However, It is very difficult to learn for its 4 major accents (Goes Upwards towards the end of pronunciation for the letter, Starts from High and stays in High, Starts from Low and remains in Low, and Starts from High and ends...

Incorrect(or informal): If I was you, I would run. JT: I'd imagine that you've copied this from a grammar site, Victorycountry. isnot incorrect, merely an informal variant. Since it's perfectly grammatical, it's impossible for it to be incorrect. The CGEL notes that has been used in this...

Although grammatical, "thrice" is used a lot less than "3 times" in the US. In the Philippines, it's the other way around. Sometimes, I kid my students that "4 times" can be said as "fries". Of course I take it back before he starts taking me seriously! From Merriam-Webster: Main...