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Whatchadoin Posted 14 years ago
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Has been/was/had been

He has been there from 1900 to 1952.
He was there from 1900 to 1952.
He had been there from 1900 to 1952.

Which one is the best one here? Thanks.
  

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Hi, First, what do you think, please? Clive

  • Hi, First, what do you think, please?
  • Clive
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3 Answers
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Hi,

First, what do you think, please?

Clive
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Hi,

He has been there from 1900 to 1952. Doesn't make sense
He was there from 1900 to 1952. Yes, this is the best choice to just state a simple fact about the past.
He had been there from 1900 to 1952. Would make sense in an appropriate context.

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