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Yellowkid
06-02-2005, 04:04 AM
I 've some doubts about a sentence:
"The shop has been open since last year".
Is it correct?
I usually say "The shop has been opened since last year".
What is the difference?
Thank you for your attention.

Ann
06-02-2005, 04:13 AM
Here's my two cents' worth.

This is correct.
- The shop has been open since last year.

You can say;
- The shop has been opened by his wife since last year. [meaning; His wife opens (the door of) the store everyday.]

Ann
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Warning: I'm neither a native speaker nor a teacher; I'm a mere student.
Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

thomas
06-02-2005, 11:08 AM
Ann is 100% correct.

Ann
06-03-2005, 03:33 AM
Thank you, Thomas. :D