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Vincent Teo Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

There have been

Do i say,

There have been a long time not playing in the water.

P/s: i don't know when should i use "there have been", could you help me?

Thanks.
  

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Vincent Teo Do i say, There have been a long time not playing in the water. No. Vincent Teo P/s: i don't know when should i use "there have been", could you help me?

— Mister Micawber

  • Vincent Teo Do i say, There have been a long time not playing in the water.
  • No.
  • Vincent Teo P/s: i don't know when should i use "there have been", could you help me?
  • Well, I can give you examples: There have been three typhoons this month.
  • There has been only one typhoon this month.
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Vincent TeoDo i say, There have been a long time not playing in the water.
No.
Vincent TeoP/s: i don't know when should i use "there have been", could you help me?
Well, I can give you examples:

There have been three typhoons this month.
There has been only one typhoon this month.
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How to correct my sentences? Could you explain what does it mean, " there has/have been"?
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Vincent TeoHow to correct my sentences?
That is difficult, because your sentence seems meaningless, but maybe you intend this:

They have not played in the water for a long time.
Vincent TeoCould you explain what does it mean, " there has/have been"?
'There' means nothing. 'Have been' is just present perfect
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