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TeacherJapan Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

had Vpp or has Vpp?

You feel as if a veil has been lifted when you can suddenly do what you couldn't do.

Is it possible to use 'had been' instead of 'has been?'
  

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' Not really. I'd call it "borderline OK". You can just barely get away with it without going to grammar jail.

— CalifJim

  • ' Not really.
  • I'd call it "borderline OK".
  • You can just barely get away with it without going to grammar jail.
  • 'has been' goes with 'feel' (present perfect with present) much better, so I enthusiastically recommend 'has been'.
  • CJ
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teacherJapanIs it possible to use 'had been' instead of 'has been?'
Not really. I'd call it "borderline OK". You can just barely get away with it without going to grammar jail.

'has been' goes with 'feel' (present perfect with present) much better, so I enthusiastically recommend 'has been'.

CJ
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I see! I really appreciate your enthusiastic recommendation:-) I'll stick to 'has been.'
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