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PDKT Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

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This is the latest news from the earthquake site. Two-thirds of the city ______ in a fire
A. Has been destroyed
B. Was destroyed
Answer key: B
The struction of the city is the result of the earthquake. I don't think they are right.

  

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I would expect "has been", but "was" is not wrong.

  • I would expect "has been", but "was" is not wrong.
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I would expect "has been", but "was" is not wrong.

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