Grammar Question: "Have" & "Have had"
By Skyshr
@Skyshr (79)
Hong Kong
2 responses
@bobbyjoe143 (1287)
•
15 Jun 07
to have means that you currently have something. example:
i have a cup of tea.
to have had means that you did have something that you do not have now. example: i have had a cup of tea.
also to confuse you more (but i hope it ultimately helps you) we can also state that: i had had a cup of tea, and this is also gramatically correct.
good luck with your english studies.
@rockingmom (885)
• Philippines
17 Jun 07
it's just simple and i disagree with their opinions, my kids quite teaching me grammars,
have had - present perfect tense which means you have it and still with you for instance, i have had this pen sine i was in highschool...
or you may use it also if you have that thing "already"
i have had that pen already..
or not yet having it...
i haven't had that pen yet...
..thanks..hope it helps...