If the police is questioned about an incident, and their answer is:
“I assure you that this incident HAS BEEN dealt with”.
Do they mean the incident was solved, like in the Past?
Or
Do they mean they are working on the case, like in the present?
Thank you.
2007-04-05 09:33:44 · 8 answers · asked by f_vidigal 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The answer they gave uses the Present Perfect Tense. This tense indicates a past event. However, because they chose as the main verb "dealt," I would be suspicious about what this actually means.
It certainly does not necessarily mean that the "incident was solved." It could just meant that they have looked into it and decided to do nothing further. That could be how they chose to "deal" with it.
2007-04-05 09:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by Debra G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They mean the incident was solved, like in the Past.
2007-04-05 15:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by dimple555 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be either -
1. We have looked at it (has been dealt with)and have spoken to all parties involved
1a. Still under investigation (because what they said didn't match up and opened a new can of worms, and we're playing this one close to the vest and will not admit anything beyond 'dealt with' so as to NOT spoil the investigation)
1b. Totally resolved (we had the answer, arrest, and solution)
Sorry, from the facts and situation unknown, this is a best response from me
good luck
2007-04-05 09:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means it was in dealth with in the past. If they are currently working on it, it would instead read, "I assure you that this incident IS BEING dealt with."
2007-04-05 09:41:57 · answer #4 · answered by Annie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure that would mean that the incident was solved because that's the past participle.
2007-04-05 09:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That could depend on a few factors. Most likely, it means that they have resolved the issue. But it could mean that they have "delt" with the main issue and are still working toward a resolution. It's a very non-commital answer.
2007-04-05 09:43:52 · answer #6 · answered by Jenniffer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 03:08:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it "has been" then it is past.
2007-04-05 09:58:26 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋