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Shehla Meherremova Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Having been or being

Hi everyone. I'm a bit confused

which one is correct?

you mentioned having been in a hospital last year or

You mentioned being in a hspital last year

and why?Thank you in advance

  

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"being" and "having been" are both OK. When staying in a hospital for treatment we usually say "in hospital" not "in a hospital".

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  • "being" and "having been" are both OK.
  • When staying in a hospital for treatment we usually say "in hospital" not "in a hospital".
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"being" and "having been" are both OK.

When staying in a hospital for treatment we usually say "in hospital" not "in a hospital".

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I think if you use 'having been' you have a feeling recalled that you suffered during the time in the hospital. There is some different feeling.

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