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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Verb phrase
Is the phrase "has been being written" correct? If yes, which of the auxiliary verbs, been or being, indicates the passive?
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It's technically correct, but probably avoided by good writers. has marks perfect aspect (because it's followed by a past participle). been marks continuous aspect (because it's followed by a present participle).
- It's technically correct, but probably avoided by good writers.
- has marks perfect aspect (because it's followed by a past participle).
- been marks continuous aspect (because it's followed by a present participle).
- being marks passive voice (because it's followed by a past participle).
- CJ
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It's technically correct, but probably avoided by good writers.
has marks perfect aspect (because it's followed by a past participle).
been marks continuous aspect (because it's followed by a present participle).
being marks passive voice (because it's followed by a past participle).
CJ
has marks perfect aspect (because it's followed by a past participle).
been marks continuous aspect (because it's followed by a present participle).
being marks passive voice (because it's followed by a past participle).
CJ
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