Analyze and explain the difference in meaning between the given sentences. Provide logical and practical explanations.
a) Margaret and Melissa were schoolmates for seven years.
b) Margaret and Melissa have been schoolmates for seven years.
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Answer:
The first is in the simple past tense, and refers to a situation of the past (i.e. definitely before the present moment) and without connection to the present (nothing is implied about what may be true now).
The second is the present perfect tense, which refers to a situation of the past but in an unspecified manner that may continue to the present moment. This form tends to be used for the recent past.
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