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Ethan85 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Grammar
Please tell which one of below is correct:
1) We have had to play the game. (this is present perfect)
OR
2) We had to play the game. (this is simple past)
Whats the difference between the two in terms of meaning?
Please kindly explain when to use "have had" and when only "had".
I know "had" is for the past, but then I've heard so many native speakers using "have had" for the past situation as well.
Your help will be much appreciated.Thanks!
1) We have had to play the game. (this is present perfect)
OR
2) We had to play the game. (this is simple past)
Whats the difference between the two in terms of meaning?
Please kindly explain when to use "have had" and when only "had".
I know "had" is for the past, but then I've heard so many native speakers using "have had" for the past situation as well.
Your help will be much appreciated.Thanks!
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What's the difference between the two in terms of meaning? ). Have you read about past and present perfect?
- What's the difference between the two in terms of meaning?
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- Have you read about past and present perfect?
- You can do so here:
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What's the difference between the two in terms of meaning? Please kindly explain when to use "have had" and when only "had".-- It is the same difference as between any other verb in those two forms (saw, have seen; go, have gone; etc.). Have you read about past and present perfect? You can do so here:
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Thanks so much for the answer, Mister Micawber. I really appreciate your help. Thank you.
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