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Zybastek Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Has/did

Hello

Can someone please explain to me what the difference is between has and did?

Example: Ben did disable a task. I know this is wrong because I have been told I should be using 'Has": Ben has disabled a task.

Also. Which one is correct?

Ben has found a problem?
Ben did find a problem?

Thank you
  

Top answer

Zybastek Ben did find a problem? This use of 'did' is unusual, and it is unrelated to using 'have' there. It is used only when we wish to emphasize the statement strongly or reject an opposite statement.

— Mister Micawber

  • Zybastek Ben did find a problem?
  • This use of 'did' is unusual, and it is unrelated to using 'have' there.
  • It is used only when we wish to emphasize the statement strongly or reject an opposite statement.
  • If you wish to ask the question, these are the choices that I presume worry you: Has Ben found a problem?
  • Did Ben find a problem?
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ZybastekBen did find a problem?
This use of 'did' is unusual, and it is unrelated to using 'have' there. It is used only when we wish to emphasize the statement strongly or reject an opposite statement. If you wish to ask the question, these are the choices that I presume worry you:

Has Ben found a problem?
Did Ben find a problem?
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