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Martinofeldman Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

BE and HAVE BEEN

What is the difference between:

I'm not sure. It might BE her brother.

and


I'm not sure. It may HAVE BEEN her brother.

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I'm not sure. It might BE her brother. This focuses on the present time.

— Clive

  • I'm not sure.
  • It might BE her brother.
  • This focuses on the present time.
  • eg Maybe he is standing on the other side of the room.
  • I'm not sure.
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I'm not sure. It might BE her brother. This focuses on the present time. eg Maybe he is standing on the other side of the room.

I'm not sure. It may HAVE BEEN her brother. This focuses on the past. eg Maybe he was standing on the other side of the room but is no longer there.

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