Past Perfect Simple & Continuous Practice

Past Perfect Simple & Continuous Practice

Welcome back to our Past Perfect Simple and Past Perfect Continuous challenge! Are you ready to put your grammar skills to the test? Before you begin, make sure you’ve reviewed the theory behind these two tenses in the article here. Once you’re feeling confident, jump into the exercises below and see how well you’ve mastered them. If you get stuck or have any questions along the way, leave a comment below. We’re always happy to help!

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How to Describe Extremely Hot Weather. Part 2

How to Describe Extremely Hot Weather. Part 2

It’s been two years since we published “How to Describe Extremely Hot Weather,” but this topic remains, well, hot every summer, especially when the sun chooses violence.

In our first post, we explored adjectives and synonyms for hot and the subtle differences in their meanings. This time, we’re diving into funny and colorful ways to describe scorching heat, so let’s get right to it.

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For A Long Time vs. In A Long Time

For A Long Time vs. In A Long Time

Consider these two sentences:

  1. I haven’t done this for a long time.
  2. I haven’t done this in a long time.

Do they mean exactly the same thing, or is there a difference in meaning?

Keep reading to find out. By the end of this article, you’ll understand when in a long time is more appropriate than for a long time, and vice versa.

As always, we’ve included exercises, so be sure to test your understanding when you’re ready.

“I haven’t played tennis in a long time, even though I played it for a long time when I was younger…”
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