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the department has showed vs the department has shows

The correct phrase is "the department has shown." The verb "showed" is the past tense of "show," while "shown" is the past participle. In this context, the past participle is needed to form the present perfect tense correctly.

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the department has showed

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "showed" is the past tense form of "show," not the past participle needed for the present perfect tense.

The correct form is "the department has shown." Use the past participle "shown" to form the present perfect tense correctly.

Alternatives:

  • the department has shown
  • the department showed
  • the department is showing
  • the department will show
  • the department had shown

the department has shows

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "shows" is the present tense form, which does not match the structure of the present perfect tense.

To form the present perfect tense, use the past participle "shown" after the auxiliary verb "has."

Alternatives:

  • the department has shown
  • the department showed
  • the department is showing
  • the department will show
  • the department had shown

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