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Teal lime Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Was or has been?

Which of the following sentences is correct?

1) Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one of the best presidents the U.S. has ever had.

2) Franklin Delano Roosevelt has been one of the best presidents the U.S. has ever had.

BTW, should I capitalize the word "president" in the above sentences?

Thank you

  

Top answer

teal lime Which of the following sentences is correct? 1). FDR is dead.

— CalifJim

  • teal lime Which of the following sentences is correct?
  • 1).
  • FDR is dead.
  • You can't say He has been ...
  • of a dead person because the present perfect has to stay in effect up to the time you say the sentence.
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teal limeWhich of the following sentences is correct?

1). FDR is dead. You can't say He has been ... of a dead person because the present perfect has to stay in effect up to the time you say the sentence.

Likewise, you cannot say things like the following:

*Shakespeare has written Romeo and Juliet.
*Cavour has been

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