Has had vs had.
Hi, everyone.
I will be 30 mins late; I am taking my uncle, who has had an ashtma attack this morning, to a doctor.
I will be 30 mins late; I am taking my uncle, who had an ashtma attack this morning, to a doctor.
Which of the above sentences is correct?
Thanks!
Top answer
Both are OK, but I think #2 is more common. You could use a period instead of a semi-colon. Clive
- Both are OK, but I think #2 is more common.
- You could use a period instead of a semi-colon.
- Clive
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Both are OK, but I think #2 is more common.
You could use a period instead of a semi-colon.
Clive
0I would like to add to the answers already posted....
In #1, if you are letting someone know about your being late, "has had" suggests his asthmatic condition is ongoing that you need to take him to a doctor. So I'd incline to use " is having an asthma attack....". Also, I believe "uncle" is a restrictive case, so no comma.
In#2, "had" suggests that his asthmatic condition is impro
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