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LeeSang Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Have + O + do VS have + O + doing

Hello ^^

A : Mr. Prosser? There's a Ms. Kelly Sarjeant here to see you.

B : Thanks. Please have her _______________ in the lobby until I'm doen with my meeting.

(a) wait (b) waiting

I know (a) is an answer.

but

I learned "Have + O + doing" form is possible.

If I use "waiting" in this sentence. Is it wrong or possible?

Please help T.T
  

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Hi,

Are you a Taiwanese or a China Mainlander? Or else?

I can understand your text facial expressions. Such text facial expressions are common in Taiwan. I just want to remind you that people outside your country might not understand their "emotions."

Regards,
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LeeSangIf I use "waiting" in this sentence. Is it wrong or possible?
It's wrong. The pattern is have ... wait ... until. But you could have this:

Please have her waiting in the lobby when I'm done with my meeting.

have ... waiting ... when ... is OK.

CJ
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Thank you so much for quick reply.
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