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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
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"But what really happened? "
Is it correct to say: "But what really happened?" ?
I came it across in a book description on goodreads.com. so it can't be wrong. But I'd say: "But what HAS really happened?"
Thank you!
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It's just the usual difference between present perfect and past. " could be asking about a historical event.
- It's just the usual difference between present perfect and past.
- " could be asking about a historical event.
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It's just the usual difference between present perfect and past. "What has really happened?" emphasises recency and present effect, whereas "What really happened?" could be asking about a historical event.
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