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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Has been becoming?

Dear teachers,

I have a question about the linking verb 'become' used in the present perfect progressive tense.

Is it correct/sensible, or does it sound natural to say 'the situation has been becoming worse over the last week'?

If not, could you please tell me the reason?

Thank you!
  

Top answer

This topic comes up once in a while. The form is correct, but doesn't turn up often in casual conversation. In the right context, it makes perfect sense to a native speaker.

— Avangi

  • This topic comes up once in a while.
  • The form is correct, but doesn't turn up often in casual conversation.
  • In the right context, it makes perfect sense to a native speaker.
  • ) I wish I could come up with a few other good examples, but right now I'm drawing a blank.
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This topic comes up once in a while.

The form is correct, but doesn't turn up often in casual conversation.

In the right context, it makes perfect sense to a native speaker.



(Actually, not that long ago!)
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Anonymousdoes it sound natural
It sounds all right to me.

CJ
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AvangiThis topic comes up once in a while. The form is correct, but doesn't turn up often in casual conversation. In the right context, it makes perfect sense to a native speaker. (Actually, not that long ago!) I wish I could come up with a few other good examples, but right now I'm drawing a blank.
Thank you, Avangi.
I would like to know whe
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I would like to know whether it will be more appropriate to say 'the situation has become worse over the last week'?

Monphan
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Anonymousthe situation has been becoming worse over the last week
AnonymousI would like to know whether it will be more appropriate to say 'the situation has become worse over the last week'
There are two considerations:
1. Do you think your particular audience will find the more complex version difficult or unnatural?
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