Tense

English grammar questions, answered by Alan

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1. Schools and colleges.......(be) closed for months due to COVID-19.

are closed

have been closed


Which one is correct. Please answer with good logic.
I think both can be correct.
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Yes, both grammatically possible depending on the intended time reference.
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