My dear friends! Being a professional teacher of English grammar, I decided to start this group to help you improve your knowledge of the subject. Many members asked me to do it and I do feel like that! So, I am planning to start a few discussions where you will be able to ask me questions or to have some practice. I'd also like to involve my husband, a native speaker, who is supposed to be helpful. So, how do you feel about such a group?
Rewrite into a passive sentence: "You haven't given the gift to Pete"
Is it not "The gift hasn't been given to Pete by you" ? I was marked down for writing my answer as such instead of "The gift to Pete hasn't been given by you". How is it any different?
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Bet, in this case it is better to write two sentences:
I have been born in Boston. I was raised in a good family (both my parents pass away)
Dear Bet, it depends on the sentence. If you say WHERE you have been born and raised and your parents are still alive, you should use the present perfect tense. But if you say WHEN, it should be the simple past.
Dear Bet, there are different tenses. As usual, we use the simple past tense speaking about some actions or events in the past.
I was born in the 20th century (the 20th century was over 17 years ago).
We use the present perfect tense when those events/actions relate to the present in this or that way.
I have been born in Boston (Boston is still there and I am still alive). When I die, people will say "He was born in Boston"
Hello!
what is the difference between I was born and raised and I have been born and raised?
Dear Risty! In fact, your friend hasn't made so many mistakes. Here are my corrections.
"My beloved dad__ is my hero. His ideas, his advices, his strength and spirit __ have inspired me a lot. He has always been there to help me whenever I needed him, until now. He is like a light in the darkness when I can’t find light anywhere else, __ his light appears to show me the way, to guide me and tohelp me. __ I unconditionally love him so much and may God bless him."
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