Writers occasionally confuse the words being and been. Master the usage of these tricky words by paying attention to the rules governing their usage.


Use been after the verb to have (e.g., has, have, had, having).
For example:
> I have been to Paris. ✔
> The puma has been seen in the city. ✔
> Terry has being taking the stores to the shelter. ✖

Use being after the verb to be (e.g., am, is, are, was, were).
For example:
> The greatest benefit is being in Paris. ✔
> He was being an idiot. ✔
> Where have you being? ✖


Being as a Noun
The word being can also be a noun. For example:
> A human being.✔
> A strange being stepped out of the space ship.✔

Being as a Gerund
The word being can also be a gerund (which is a type of noun). For example:
> Do you like being so ignorant?✔
> The accident was caused by his being so clumsy.✔
> I live in terror of not being misunderstood.✔ (Oscar Wilde)

Now that you've learned this, here's a little test for you.

Q1:
You have been / being a very naughty boy.

Q2:
The giant panda has been / being making headlines since he was born.

Q3:
Has this pasta been / being re-heated?

Q4:
The court ruled that the teacher was been / being vindictive.

Q5:
Your mum's paintings are been / being sold next week.

Source: http://www.grammar-monster.com/easily_confused/being_been.htm

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Q1:
You have been a very naughty boy.

Q2:
The giant panda has been making headlines since he was born.

Q3:
Has this pasta been re-heated?

Q4:
The court ruled that the teacher was being vindictive.

Q5:
Your mum's paintings are being sold next week.

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