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What's been completed? ('have been completed' vs 'is completed')



 
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What's been completed? ('have been completed' vs 'is completed') Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:26 am  What's been completed? ('have been completed' vs 'is completed')
 

Please read the two following sentences and tell me what's the difference in their meanings in terms of the tense that was used.

Sentence A

I will let you know when the tasks HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.

Senetence B

I will let you know when the task IS COMPLETED.

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What's been completed? Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:31 am  What's been completed?
 

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Sentence A speaks of multiple tasks, while sentence B speaks of just one. Otherwise, there is no real difference in meaning, though A indicates the end of the action ('have been completed' is a verb) while B indicates the condition ('completed' is an adjective).
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What's been completed? Tue Jun 26, 2007 15:46 pm  What's been completed?
 

Thanks Mr. Micawber. A quick question: I'm looking for a on-line writing teacher who will look over and correct my atrocious grammar, syntax and everything that would help me to become a better writer. Can you recommend some website(s) where I can get a teacher.

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What's been completed? Tue Jun 26, 2007 23:58 pm  What's been completed?
 

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Sorry, I don't know any offhand. Maybe another member does. You can always google a phrase ('writing teacher', 'English writing help', etc.
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What's been completed? ('have been completed' vs 'is completed') Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:05 am  What's been completed? ('have been completed' vs 'is completed')
 

Hi Wendy,

You might want to check in our Writing Training offer.

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What's been completed? ('have been completed' vs 'is completed') Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:51 am  What's been completed? ('have been completed' vs 'is completed')
 

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Good idea, Torsten!
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