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Bob2010 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
What’s the difference between the two sentences?
What’s the difference between the two sentences?
I think, on the given occasion, the two are same and am I right? Thanks for your help.
1: Of the 35 Britons known to have been snatched in the Delta since 2006, only four were taken this year, says the British government.
2: Of the 35 Britons known to be snatched in the Delta since 2006, only four were taken this year, says the British government.
I think, on the given occasion, the two are same and am I right? Thanks for your help.
1: Of the 35 Britons known to have been snatched in the Delta since 2006, only four were taken this year, says the British government.
2: Of the 35 Britons known to be snatched in the Delta since 2006, only four were taken this year, says the British government.
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The inferred meaning is the same, but the second is a bit sloppy. Generally it's more accurate to use the perfect aspect ( to have been snatched ) when you mention a period of time that extends to the present ( since 2006 ). CJ
- The inferred meaning is the same, but the second is a bit sloppy.
- Generally it's more accurate to use the perfect aspect ( to have been snatched ) when you mention a period of time that extends to the present ( since 2006 ).
- CJ
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The inferred meaning is the same, but the second is a bit sloppy. Generally it's more accurate to use the perfect aspect (to have been snatched) when you mention a period of time that extends to the present (since 2006).
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