English grammar questions, answered by Alan
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rkpdl
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by rkpdl »
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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Alan
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by Alan »
Yes, both grammatically possible depending on the intended time reference.