Questions tagged [have]
54 questions
2
votes
1 answer
How can I explain why we use 'having' in 'consider having' and 'have' in 'I'd rather have'?
I'd like a simple explanation as to why we use present continuous in some phrases and present simple in others. For example 'I recommend you consider having it remodeled' vs 'I'd rather not have it...' or 'I recommend putting it...' vs 'I recommend…
Sophie Dahm
- 21
1
vote
0 answers
Why is using "have" or "have had" necessary?
Just one example I recently saw, I also hear people talking this way, and wonder why.
Washington Post title today reads, "Many who have received the coronavirus vaccine wonder..."
Another news title reads, "People who have had the vaccine..."
Why is…
Dr Dave
- 11
1
vote
0 answers
"Do you have a car?" or "Have you a car?"
While I use translate both translates are gives same result. I remember that I used before. But I heard this using is wrong. Why?
user123960
- 11
1
vote
1 answer
Using "had" more than once in a sentence
Can I use "had" the way I have in the first sentence? Or is the second sentence correct?
(1) By the time he had descended the tree and brought the cat up, the squirrel had made a wall of acorns, and the bird had fled the scene.
(2) By the time he…
sam
- 57
1
vote
1 answer
"have to" in continuous tense
The extract below is an snippet of an audio script from a coursebook called Market Leader Intermediate. What I have problem with is the "have to" in continuous tense.
Why is it in that form? What is the the meaning of it?
"Um, but obviously it's…
sievy
- 71
- 1
1
vote
1 answer
When do I use "I" and "I have"?
When do I use "I" and "I have"? Example:
I rented a car.
I have rented a car.
What's the rule?
Gugelhopf
- 27
1
vote
0 answers
Placement of NOT in TO HAVE
Which sentence is correct:
Can you afford not to have this solution?
Can you afford to not have this solution?
user232207
- 11
0
votes
0 answers
You have treated me well vs You treated me well
Trying to write a short goodbye message to my current workplace.
Thanks, company. You treated me well. My stay wasn't that long, but I will never forget all the great memories.
In this phrase, should I say
You treated me well or You have treated me…
user6792790
- 101
0
votes
0 answers
would have had to have been?
in the following string:
... a minuscule proportion of the millions that necessarily would have had to have been slaughtered within the overkill scenario.
what does "would have had to have been" mean ?
0
votes
1 answer
consumption with has or have?
I know that "consumption" is a mass word. But my question is:
In sentence: Water and electricity consumption in the hotels HAS FALLEN or HAVE FALLEN? Which option should I use.
Andrea
- 1
0
votes
0 answers
General verb have with not
I got this sentence from the book of "At Lincoln's Side: John Hay's Civil War Correspondence and Selected Writings".
There were few who had not a story worth listening to.
I think did not have is correct. Is had not available in a literary style?
tasira
- 165
0
votes
1 answer
If I change "have left" to "leave", does it change the meaning?
The original sentence is:
Don't worry. We wouldn't have left without you?
What if I say:
Don't worry. We wouldn't leave without you?
If I take out "have", will the meaning be changed?
Sorry, I'm not a native.
Nick Zam
- 3
0
votes
1 answer
Which sentence is correct? Tenses
I want to confirm with my customer that they received an overshipment few days ago
Which one is correct? Or can i use all of them? For me 3 below sentences are seem to be okay.. but probably I’m wrong:)
As I understand correctly you have received…
0
votes
2 answers
have or has following "something and something"
My work experience and education have provided me with an extensive background in business.
Do i use have/has here?
viv
- 19
0
votes
1 answer
"having his helmet break into" vs "having his helmet broken into"
There is an English textbook newly released in some bookstores.
This book says "having his helmet break into pieces"
having his helmet break into pieces VS having his helmet broken into pieces
Which phrase above is correct? Please give me the…
