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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Please check which is the correct sentences & explain on it, thanks

The building was built in 1970. or
The building has been built in 1970.
  

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The building was built in 1970. The past is better. The present perfect does not work because the action is complete, and the action was complete a long time.

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  • The building was built in 1970.
  • The past is better.
  • The present perfect does not work because the action is complete, and the action was complete a long time.
  • ago.
  • Compare with: Dinner has been on the table for ten minutes!
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The building was built in 1970.

The past is better.
The present perfect does not work because the action is complete, and the action was complete a long time.
ago.

Compare with:
Dinner has been on the table for ten minutes! It's getting cold. Come and eat.
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Here's a quick summary:
The building has been an eye-sore ever since it was built in 1970.
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The building was built in 1970. Emotion: yes
The building has been built in 1970.
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Hi,

The repetition (building / built) is poor style.

If you want better style, reword in some way.
eg The building was constructed in 1970.

Clive
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