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PreciousJones Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Been
Please tell me the difference in meaning between:
The dates have been set. ANd
The dates are set.
The dates have been set. ANd
The dates are set.
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They mean the same thing but have different connotations with usage. One is milder in tone. "
- They mean the same thing but have different connotations with usage.
- One is milder in tone.
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They mean the same thing but have different connotations with usage. One is milder in tone.
"Have you set the dates?"
"Yes, the dates have been set."
"May I change the dates?"
"No, the dates are set."
"Have you set the dates?"
"Yes, the dates have been set."
"May I change the dates?"
"No, the dates are set."
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