Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense in a passive v...
Option A correctly uses the present perfect tense in the passive voice ('has been written'). The structure for the present perfect passive is 'has/have been + past participle.' The other options either use incorrect tense or grammatical structure.
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Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense in a passive v...
The Present Perfect Tense Explained
The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that occurred at an unspecified time or that started in the past and continue to the present. In the context of passive voice, the subject receives the action rather than performing it.
Analysis of Each Option
- Option A: The letter has been written by her.
- This sentence correctly utilizes the present perfect tense in passive voice.
- "Has been written" indicates that the action of writing the letter was completed at some unspecified time in the past.
- The focus is on the letter (the subject), which receives the action.
- Option B: A new book was been published.
- This option is incorrect because "was been" is grammatically incorrect.
- The correct form should be "has been published" to reflect the present perfect tense.
- Option C: The work have been completed.
- This sentence is incorrect due to subject-verb agreement.
- "Work" is a singular noun, so it should be "has been completed."
- Option D: The movie has been watch by them.
- This option is incorrect because "watch" should be in the past participle form, which is "watched."
- The correct form would be "The movie has been watched by them."
Conclusion
In summary, option A is the only sentence that correctly uses the present perfect tense in passive voice. It effectively conveys that the action of writing the letter was completed by her, without specifying when it occurred.