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Jooney Posted 14 years ago
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Hi,
Mr. Ortiz added that since the installation of the sound system, “there is a noticeable decrease in birds and droppings.”
Shouldn't it be "there has been a a noticeable decrease in birds and droppings.”?
Thank you.
Mr. Ortiz added that since the installation of the sound system, “there is a noticeable decrease in birds and droppings.”
Shouldn't it be "there has been a a noticeable decrease in birds and droppings.”?
Thank you.
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”? It doesn't have to be "has been", though "has been" is probably a better choice. CJ
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- It doesn't have to be "has been", though "has been" is probably a better choice.
- CJ
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jooneyShouldn't it be "there has been a a noticeable decrease in birds and droppings.”?It doesn't have to be "has been", though "has been" is probably a better choice.
CJ
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Thank you for your answer, CJ.
As far as I know, the present perfect is the right choice with the preposition phrase headed by since. Could you please explain why you said, "It doesn't have to be "has been"."? Thank you.
As far as I know, the present perfect is the right choice with the preposition phrase headed by since. Could you please explain why you said, "It doesn't have to be "has been"."? Thank you.
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jooneyCould you please explain why you said, "It doesn't have to be "has been"."?I suppose I said that because it doesn't sound too bad to my ear even though it's not correct.
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