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Jithmal Posted 7 years ago
Grammar
Have
What is the Tense of this Sentence?
Is it simple present or Present Perfect?
" I have a pen"
Top answer
It's simple present because 'have' is not followed by a past participle. Present: I have a pen. / Paul has a cold.
- It's simple present because 'have' is not followed by a past participle.
- Present: I have a pen.
- / Paul has a cold.
- / Mary has a new coat.
- Present perfect: I have seen the pen.
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It's simple present because 'have' is not followed by a past participle.
Present:
I have a pen. / Paul has a cold. / Mary has a new coat.
Present perfect:
I have seen the pen. / Paul has caught a cold. / Mary has bought a new coat.
CJ
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Hello jithmal,
It is the present simple tense. Please end your sentence with a full stop.
Best wishes,
JA
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