By Singular verbs, Present perfect

So it should be: Which of these words fits this rule??? I thought that when you say: It was the first time.. then you have to use "the past perfect tense" and when you say: it's the first time.. then you have to use "the present perfect tense"??? Thank you

"kinds" is the subject of the sentence and is singular, requiring a singular verb, have . (present perfect, passive, to prepare) Please explain what do you mean by the above, thanks avangi.

Awence wrote: Please kindly indicate the correct answers and justifications for the answers. 1. Various kinds of food (has/have) been prepared. "kinds" is the subject of the sentence and is singular, requiring a singular verb, have . (present progressive of to happen) Thank you. You're...

1. Use of present perfect tense and simple past tense Speakers of American English generally use the present perfect tense (have/has + past participle) far less than speakers of British English. In spoken American English it is very common to use the simple past tense as an alternative in...

Hey Blitz, 1) "are Amber and Joe going?" is correct. 2) "your son is not attending college since last two months": incorrect. "your son has not been attending college for two months now" is ok; but 'has not attended' would be better. "your son has not been attending college for the past two...