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Joeviee Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Same sentence?

Hi,

Are these two sentences the same?

1) He is being charged with first-degree murder.

2) He has been charged with first-degree murder.

To me both sentences are no different but i just don't understand why sometimes people prefer the second to the first.

Thanks:)
  

Top answer

I think, #1 He is charging himself with first-degree murder. #2 A prosectutor has charged him with first-degree murder.

— Welkins2139

  • I think, #1 He is charging himself with first-degree murder.
  • #2 A prosectutor has charged him with first-degree murder.
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I think,

#1 He is charging himself with first-degree murder.

#2 A prosectutor has charged him with first-degree murder.
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There is a difference:

The first one is present progressive - the action is not finished.

The second one is present perfect - The action is just over.
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Welkins2139I think,
#1 He is charging himself with first-degree murder.
No, this is wrong.
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