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John Aki Posted 5 years ago
Grammar
Grammar help please?
Hi,
The differences between these two sentences are "passive and active" am I correct?
It has been a problem since last month. (Present perfect, passive voice)
It has had a problem since last month. (Present perfect, active voice)
Cheers
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John Aki It has been a problem since last month. (Present perfect, passive voice) Has been is active. If you want a passive structure with has been , which indeed is present perfect, you need a third verb.
- John Aki It has been a problem since last month.
- (Present perfect, passive voice) Has been is active.
- If you want a passive structure with has been , which indeed is present perfect, you need a third verb.
- You need a past participle .
- Examples: It has been solved.
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John AkiIt has been a problem since last month. (Present perfect, passive voice)
Has been is active. If you want a passive structure with has been, which indeed is present perfect, you need a third verb. You need a past participle. Examples:
It has been solved.
A new bridge has been built.
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