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Picnic Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Having?

having, needing, seeing, and more...

can you explain me the differnces between the word "having" and "have"
  

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Having is the continuous/progressive form of have. I have a computer! I am having a picnic, would you like to come?

— Dave Phillips

  • Having is the continuous/progressive form of have.
  • I have a computer!
  • I am having a picnic, would you like to come?
  • Are you having a party?
  • Do you have a pen?
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Having is the continuous/progressive form of have.

I have a computer!

I am having a picnic, would you like to come?

Are you having a party?

Do you have a pen?

Will we have a house?

When are we having an election?
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Picnichaving, needing, seeing, and more...

can you explain me the differnces between the word "having" and "have"

Verbs with -ing suggest activity.

CJ
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why then "When are we having an election?" couldnt be "when will we have an election"
and why is it a continuous scentence?

can i say "im having a stomachache"??
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Picnicwhy then "When are we having an election?" couldn't be "when will we have an election" Both these sentences work!

No you have a stomach ache. Are you continually having a stomach ache?

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