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Are both of those correct?
1. I was busy recently (=I'm now free)
2. I've been busy recently (=I'm still busy)
Are both of those correct?
1. I was busy recently (=I'm now free)
2. I've been busy recently (=I'm still busy)
1. I was busy recently (=I'm now free)
2. I've been busy recently (=I'm still busy)
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@TetianaC Yes!
The difference is the period of time you are focused on. “I was busy” focuses on a past period that ended. “I have been busy” focuses on the period that includes the present.
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@TetianaC Yes!
The difference is the period of time you are focused on. “I was busy” focuses on a past period that ended. “I have been busy” focuses on the period that includes the present.
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The first is correct because recently was past tense it is no longer.
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