2023-02-14 Understanding “It has been …" with ChatGPT
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Day 44 (23–02–13)
Learning English with ChatGPT today.
I had been confused about the “been” word when I was a student, I learned the “been” in the present tense and didn’t know why just “been” is the past participle of “be”.
So let’s test ChatGPT, is it qualified to be an English teacher? Here we go!
please explain the sentence grammar: It has been carnage
“It has been carnage” is a sentence that uses the present perfect tense. The present perfect tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues in the present. In this case, “it has been” refers to the current state of things and “carnage” is the action that started in the past and is still ongoing. The use of the word “carnage” implies a situation of destruction, chaos, and violence. This sentence expresses that the current state of things is one of widespread destruction and violence.
give me more e.g (Part of the Chinese were by me)
Sure, here are a few more examples of sentences using the present perfect tense: It has been raining for hours, and the streets are flooded. 已經下了好幾個下時, 現在還在下 — She has been studying for her exams since yesterday. 昨天念書到現在 — They have been married(adj) for 10 years. 分析: 從說話當下時間去講出, 已經結婚十年. have是present, been是p.p. — He has been working on this project for months, and it’s finally finished. 終於完成 — We have been waiting for this moment for so long. 到現在還在等 — I have been feeling tired all day. 整天都覺得累, 說話當下也是 — They have been traveling around the world for a year now. 持續旅遊 — The company has been making progress in their research and development. 持續開發 — She has been practicing the piano for years, and now she’s an excellent player. 終於練就鋼琴 — He has been saving money for a new car. 已經完成存錢並買到車子
Wow, pretty good, uhm?
Above, we have an explanation and more examples, which reinforce learning and memorization.
OK, Now I see, the “been” with an adjectival word to present a situation for something that began in the past and has lasted into the present time. (link)
To learn English need to comprehend the context, not just grammar or vocabulary, or by noting the sentence, It likes a point-line-surface flow in our small brain.
It’s not past or passive, It’s about struct of the sentence. S + V + O. and then into the rule to conduct the principles.
By Allen Shaing on February 14, 2023.
Exported from Medium on March 15, 2023.