English Grammar

#1 (**permalink**) 19-Feb-2007, 20:21

How it's correct to spell?
1. "Since 2005 Mr. Hayse has the position of Head of IT Department/is Head of IT Department"
or
2. "Since 2005 Mr Hayse has been Head of IT Department"?
Thank you!

mykwyner · #2 (**permalink**) 19-Feb-2007, 22:05

Choice #2 is correct. The past perfect tense shows something that began in the past and continues into the present. By the way, I think his name is spelled "Hayes."

riverkid · #3 (**permalink**) 19-Feb-2007, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by mykwyner

Choice #2 is correct. The past perfect tense shows something that began in the past and continues into the present.

I think you meant to say, "present perfect", right, M?

But even here, you have to be careful because the present perfect doesn't always do that.

mykwyner · #4 (**permalink**) 19-Feb-2007, 23:32

Oops! It certainly is the present perfect. I wouldn't want to be considered a had-been in the English grammar field. Thanks, RK.


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