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Tiratum Posted 21 years ago
Vocabulary

has been filed vs was filed

which of the following is correct?

1. the application has been filed on 10 August 2005.

2. the application was filed on 10 August 2005.

I am confused as both of those can be seen in daily life.

anyone can help? and explain pls.
  

Top answer

The second one is correct. You can't state a precise moment in the past and use the present perfect at the same time.

  • The second one is correct.
  • You can't state a precise moment in the past and use the present perfect at the same time.
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The second one is correct. You can't state a precise moment in the past and use the present perfect at the same time.
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thanks a lot, pieanne.

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