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Why "having began" doesn't begin correctly

Reviewed and edited by Lloyd Cooper 29/09/2024, 01:41
English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Having began or having begun. What's correct?

It is a grammatical error involving incorrect verb form usage.

Why do people make this mistake?

People often mistake "began" as the past participle form of the verb "begin", while it is actually the simple past tense form.

What is correct?

The correct form is "having begun" because "begun" is the past participle of "begin".

Examples of correct usage

  • Having begun the project, she decided to take a short break.
  • They apologized for not having begun earlier.
  • Having begun the race, he kept a steady pace throughout.

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