Monday, December 25, 2017

grammaticality - Use of simple present vs. present perfect to announce something



"The car is sold for thirty thousand euros," the auctioneer said.



Vs



"The car has been sold for thirty thousand euros," the auctioneer said.




Also



You are fired.



Vs



You have been fired.



What's the difference ?




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