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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Yesterday grandma asked me to go out to eat lunch with them today but I told her that I had/have plans already.

The plans haven't happened yet.

Should it be had or have? Or are both useable?

Thank you.
  

Top answer

Hi, Say 'had'. The focus is on the situation at the time she asked you. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, Say 'had'.
  • The focus is on the situation at the time she asked you.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Say 'had'. The focus is on the situation at the time she asked you.

Clive
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Refer to wanted? every time you find yourself in this kind of quandary.
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Aspara GusRefer to wanted? every time you find yourself in this kind of quandary.
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Holy moly nice find! I can't believe you digged this out from the thousands of posts I've posted on this site. GOOD JOB! You deserve a cookie.
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