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PreciousJones Posted 15 years ago
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She's had

And that is because she's had a baby. Or

And that is because she had a baby.

Which is correct and why?

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Hi, And that is because she's had a baby. Or And that is because she had a baby. Which is correct and why?

— Clive

  • Hi, And that is because she's had a baby.
  • Or And that is because she had a baby.
  • Which is correct and why?
  • I wouldn't say that Simple Past is wrong.
  • However, the 'is' makes the focus seem to be on the present situation, so the Present Perfect is probably the best choice.
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Hi,

And that is because she's had a baby. Or

And that is because she had a baby.

Which is correct and why? I wouldn't say that Simple Past is wrong. However, the 'is' makes the focus seem to be on the present situation, so the Present Perfect is probably the best choice.

Clive
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CliveHi, And that is because she's had a baby. Or And that is because she had a baby. Which is correct and why? I wouldn't say that Simple Past is wrong. However, the 'is' makes the focus seem to be on the present situation, so the Present Perfect is probably the best choice. Clive
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Hi Philip,

I was referring to the 'is' in the phrase 'And that is because . . . '

Clive
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That makes sense!! Sorry for misunderstanding.
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