If you are reading a book for enjoyment, you don't say how long it took to finish it, like it is finishing the ironing or finishing cleaning the floors. That works for homework, because that is how it is generally seen - something you have to do or you will get in trouble. ![]() To me, finishing it makes it sound like a chore that you have to get through and are relieved when it is finished. 2a) How long did it take you to read this book? 2b) How long did it take you to finish this book? a is natural - you read a book and you take a certain amount of time to read it. But b is OK, especially if you did it in stages and eventually finished, or if you might have had trouble doing all of it (eg if there were hard questions at the end) But they are both OK and mean the same thing. 1a) How long did it take you to do your homework? 1b) How long did it take you to finish your homework? I think a sounds more natural because you 'do' your homework. Hello everyone! Could someone please tell me which sentences sound natural.
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