How long are you here for?
How long have you been here for?

Peter and Maria’s children are really nice.
Peter’s and Maria’s children are really nice.

I don’t really like Mark.
I really don’t like Mark.

Julia sings as well as plays the guitar.
Julia sings as well as she plays the guitar.

All the present members are married.
All the members present are married.

We haven’t got enough long nails.
We haven’t got long enough nails.

She didn´t speak for long.
She didn´t speak for a long time.

Martin and Lucy often talk to themselves.
Martin and Lucy often talk to each other.

I forgot to post the letter.
I forgot posting the letter.

All the families visited the festival.
Whole families visited the festival.

So, how many differences in meaning
do you think you can explain? Time to check.

Isn’t English grammar interesting?

Daniel Miklošovič