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Something/somebody has been done vs something/somebody is done

 
 
Reply Sun 11 Aug, 2013 05:49 am
For the verb "to do" which represents all transitive verbs for this purpose, can the following always be true?
It has been done =It is done
e.g.
1.I have been punished = I am punished.
2.It has been repaired= It is repaired.
3.She has been told=She is told.
4.It has been washed= It is washed.
5.It has been eaten=It is eaten
It has been killed=It is killed
Oxford practical English Usage says that this case is true for all verbs of finished action. What are verbs of finished action?
What I know is the following alternatives:
I have been done or I was done (although the time is different)
e.g.1.I have been punished. or I was punished.
2.It has been repaired. or It was repaired.
3.She has been told. or She was told.
4.It has been washed. or It was washed.
Thank you in advance for your brotherly support
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McTag
 
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Reply Mon 12 Aug, 2013 01:18 am
@Peaceforall,
Difficult to know where to start with this one.

It might help your understanding (and assist a useful response) if you simplify your question.
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Reply Mon 12 Aug, 2013 09:52 am
@Peaceforall,
Quote:
It has been done
It has happened

Quote:
It is done
It happens

Quote:
1.I have been punished
It's not still happening at themoment but might be resumed

Quote:
I am punished.
Might still be happening
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