Chivalry Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
The first time you've been here/ Your first time to be here?
Which one will be correct if I'm trying to convey a meaning saying that somebody has arrived some place for the first time?
Like "Is this the first time you've been to LA?" or "Is it your first time to be here in LA?" or even "Is it your first time being here?"
Which one is correct?
To the best of my knowledge, the latest one will be the most commonly-used and correct and the least clumsy as well.
TIA
Like "Is this the first time you've been to LA?" or "Is it your first time to be here in LA?" or even "Is it your first time being here?"
Which one is correct?
To the best of my knowledge, the latest one will be the most commonly-used and correct and the least clumsy as well.
TIA
Top answer
Using 'being' is very awkward and is little used by native speakers. Is this your first time in LA? Is this the first time you've been in/to LA?
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Using 'being' is very awkward and is little used by native speakers.
Is this your first time in LA?
Is this the first time you've been in/to LA?
Is this your first trip to LA?
Is this your first time in LA?
Is this the first time you've been in/to LA?
Is this your first trip to LA?
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