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TeacherJapan Posted 4 years ago
Grammar
Are they both okay?
A) A recent survey shows that….
B) A recent survey has shown that….
It seems that I’ve seen both, but are they different in any way? I mean, is the choice a matter of preference?
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In practical terms there is no difference. A) suggests you can take a look at the survey right now. B) suggests you could have taken a look a little while ago (and probably still can).
- In practical terms there is no difference.
- A) suggests you can take a look at the survey right now.
- B) suggests you could have taken a look a little while ago (and probably still can).
- But these differences are negligible.
- CJ
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In practical terms there is no difference.
A) suggests you can take a look at the survey right now.
B) suggests you could have taken a look a little while ago (and probably still can).
But these differences are negligible.
CJ
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