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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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I had a question which had me me confused during a test. I left it blank and was going to come back to it when I reached the time limit. I never did find out what was right.
It asked me to specify which of the two sentences was correct and to explain why it was correct and which tense was used.
A. In recent years, Sidney Crosby increased his goal count for Pittsburgh Penguins, thus becoming the leading goal scorer.
B. In recent years, Sidney Crosby has increased his goal count for Pittsburgh Penguins, thus becoming the leading goal scorer.
It asked me to specify which of the two sentences was correct and to explain why it was correct and which tense was used.
A. In recent years, Sidney Crosby increased his goal count for Pittsburgh Penguins, thus becoming the leading goal scorer.
B. In recent years, Sidney Crosby has increased his goal count for Pittsburgh Penguins, thus becoming the leading goal scorer.
Top answer
B. The simple present is used for a one-time completed action. The time phrase, "in recent years," requires a verb of more duration.
- B.
- The simple present is used for a one-time completed action.
- The time phrase, "in recent years," requires a verb of more duration.
- The following present participial clause also indicates a period of time.
- The present perfect is fine for that purpose.
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B.
The simple present is used for a one-time completed action.
The time phrase, "in recent years," requires a verb of more duration. The following present participial clause also indicates a period of time. The present perfect is fine for that purpose.
The simple present is used for a one-time completed action.
The time phrase, "in recent years," requires a verb of more duration. The following present participial clause also indicates a period of time. The present perfect is fine for that purpose.
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