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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Are both of these correct?

It was a while ago since I saw him.
It has been a while ago since I saw him.

Are both 'was' and 'has been' possible?
  

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Anonymous It has been a while ago since I saw him. Only this one is correct. ) CJ

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous It has been a while ago since I saw him.
  • Only this one is correct.
  • ) CJ
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AnonymousIt has been a while ago since I saw him.
Only this one is correct. (Omit 'ago'.)

CJ
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CalifJim AnonymousIt has been a while ago since I saw him.Only this one is correct. (Omit 'ago'.)CJ
Thanks, CJ. So the simple past 'was' is not possible when used with 'since' and thus, present perfect is required. Would that be right in all cases, generally, with 'since'?
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AnonymousWould that be right in all cases, generally, with 'since'?
Yes. The formula is generally

It has been [period of time] since ...

CJ
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CalifJim AnonymousWould that be right in all cases, generally, with 'since'?Yes. The formula is generallyIt has been [period of time] since ...CJ
Got it. Thank you very much, CJ!
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