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is going on day hikes vs was going on day hikes

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Is going on day hikes" is in the present tense, indicating a current activity. "Was going on day hikes" is in the past tense, indicating a past activity. The choice between them depends on whether you are talking about a current or past action.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 528 views

is going on day hikes

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a current activity of going on day hikes.

This phrase is used to describe the current action of going on day hikes. It is in the present tense.
  • I have lived most of my life in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California and one of my favorite pastimes is going on day hikes in the local San Gabriel ...

Alternatives:

  • goes on day hikes
  • is currently going on day hikes
  • is hiking during the day
  • is taking day hikes
  • is engaging in day hikes

was going on day hikes

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a past activity of going on day hikes.

This phrase is used to describe a past action of going on day hikes. It is in the past tense.

Alternatives:

  • used to go on day hikes
  • went on day hikes
  • had been going on day hikes
  • was hiking during the day
  • was taking day hikes

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