How long examples

Send us an email at learningenglish voanews. Ashley Thompson was the editor. Do you have a question for the teacher? We want to hear from you. Write to us in the Comments Section or send us an email at learningenglish voanews. Load more comments. Search Search. Audio menu. Dear Melanie, could you help me with the following question: How long has India been a British colony or: How long was India a British colony? It is only used with the present perfect if an action started in the past AND continues in the present.

You can use BOTH the present perfect continuous for this sentence. Both are equally correct. When we talk about longer-lasting or permanent situations, we often prefer the present perfect.

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In these questions, we are asking about length. This is the regular meaning of the word long. I hope this has helped you understand the difference between how far and how long. If you have a question, please ask it in the comments section below.

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