Has been vs was and had been.
The status of my parcel hasn't been updated in a long time.
The status of my parcel wasn't updated since 25 August 2020.
Are both the sentences grammatically correct, can you briefly help me to learn when to use was and has been. I know when talking about specific time it should be "was" otherwise "has been".
What is the difference between both the below sentences?
When I reached home I saw she was doing her homework.
When I reached home I saw she'd been doing her homework.
Top answer
Liton Das The status of my parcel hasn't been updated in a long time. Good. Liton Das The status of my parcel wasn't hasn't been updated since 25 August 2020.
- Liton Das The status of my parcel hasn't been updated in a long time.
- Good.
- Liton Das The status of my parcel wasn't hasn't been updated since 25 August 2020.
- As shown.
- Use a perfect tense with a since expression.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
Liton DasThe status of my parcel hasn't been updated in a long time.
Good.
Liton DasThe status of my parcelwasn'thasn't been updated since 25 August 2020.
As shown. Use a perfect tense with a since expression.
She has lived here since 2
0
Related Questions