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two days have been passed vs two days were passed

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct phrasing should be "two days have passed." The use of the past participle "passed" is incorrect in this context. The correct form uses the present perfect tense with "have passed."

Last updated: March 25, 2024

two days have been passed

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "passed" should not be in the passive voice in this context.

The correct form is "two days have passed." Use the present perfect tense with the verb "pass" to indicate an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

Alternatives:

  • two days have passed
  • two days passed
  • it has been two days
  • two days have gone by
  • two days elapsed

two days were passed

This phrase is incorrect. It uses the past tense "were passed" instead of the present perfect tense.

The correct form is "two days have passed." Use the present perfect tense with the verb "pass" to indicate an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

Alternatives:

  • two days have passed
  • two days passed
  • it has been two days
  • two days have gone by
  • two days elapsed

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