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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Usage of the present perfect
It's from The Independent's article:
"After confirming that Mr Tabak had been charged, Detective Chief Inspector Phil Jones, who has led the investigation, said in a statement: ...."
My question is: Does the use of the present-perfect 'has led', here, mean that the Detective Chief Inspector is still leading the investigation or completed it.
Thank you.
"After confirming that Mr Tabak had been charged, Detective Chief Inspector Phil Jones, who has led the investigation, said in a statement: ...."
My question is: Does the use of the present-perfect 'has led', here, mean that the Detective Chief Inspector is still leading the investigation or completed it.
Thank you.
Top answer
He could still be leading it. However, since Tabak had been charged, he probably has relinquished his responsibilities.
- He could still be leading it.
- However, since Tabak had been charged, he probably has relinquished his responsibilities.
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He could still be leading it. However, since Tabak had been charged, he probably has relinquished his responsibilities.
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Thank you, Philip, for your reply. Shortcomings of English conjugation, sometimes, drive me mad.
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