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Correct tense after "in recent years"
1) In recent years, the costs of eating were continually decreasing
2) In recent years, the costs of eating have been continually decreased
21 jan. 2014 16:09
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The second one, for the reason Luis stated, except it should be decreasing, not decreased.
21 januari 2014
The second one is correct. Because you have to use Present perfect tense to talk about events that star in the past and continue happening. For example, Costs of eating was decreasing and it still is.
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21 januari 2014
2) In recent years, the costs of eating have been continually decreased
Present Perfect Passive Voice
21 januari 2014
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