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Maria D Posted 5 years ago
Grammar
Have a problem or having a problem?
Hello!
Could you help me, please?
Is the verb "have" stative or active in the phrase "to have a problem"? And which is right:
1) I have a problem now.
2) I am having a problem now.
Thank you!
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Maria D 1) I have a problem now. 2) I am having a problem now. These are both possible.
- Maria D 1) I have a problem now.
- 2) I am having a problem now.
- These are both possible.
- (2) is appropriate when talking about something that you are doing, or that is happening, at this moment, as opposed to something more long-term.
- (1) can be used for either.
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Maria D1) I have a problem now.
2) I am having a problem now.
These are both possible. (2) is appropriate when talking about something that you are doing, or that is happening, at this moment, as opposed to something more long-term. (1) can be used for either.
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