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"have been said to done something wrong" vs "have been said to do something wrong"

The correct phrase is "have been said to have done something wrong." The use of the past participle "done" after "have" is necessary in this context.

Last Updated: March 22, 2024

have been said to done something wrong

This phrase is not correct. The past participle "done" is used incorrectly without the auxiliary verb "have."

The correct structure is "have been said to have done something wrong." The past participle "done" is needed after the auxiliary verb "have."

Alternatives:

  • have been said to have done something wrong

have been said to do something wrong

This phrase is not correct. The use of the base form "do" after "have been said to" is incorrect.

The correct structure is "have been said to have done something wrong." The past participle "done" is needed after the auxiliary verb "have."

Alternatives:

  • have been said to have done something wrong

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