Tuesday, April 4, 2017

grammar - Present perfect vs. present simple


Does it sound natural to use present simple in some situations where present perfect has been used?


A: "There has been a rumour that the president is ill" - Can i say: 'There is a rumor that the president is ill"


B: "There has been a mistake" (if the mistake has just happened) Can i say: "There is a mistake"


C: "He has been taken to hospital" - Can i say: "He is taken to hospital" (if he is still in hospital)



D: "I have been on a holiday for two weeks" Can i say " I am on a holiday"


Are present perfect an present simple interchangeable,if the starting point (of current state in present perfect) is not mentioned(has not been mentioned)?




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