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Klavier Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

I've already had - I already have

Hello.
Which is the proper tense/expression to use in this context?

A: Do you want a cup of coffee?
B: No, thanks. I've already had one.
B: No, thanks. I already have one.
  

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I've already had one. or I have already had one. or I have had one already.

— Robyn Terri

  • I've already had one.
  • or I have already had one.
  • or I have had one already.
  • or I've had one already.
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27 Answers
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I've already had one.
or
I have already had one.
or
I have had one already.
or
I've had one already.
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Actually, you haven't described the context completely, but I can fill that in for you. Emotion: smile

A: Do you want a cup of coffee
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Yes, good point Jim, I didn't think of the first scenario.
Emotion: embarrassed
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No, thanks. I already have one.
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There's still a little problem with this:

A: Do you want a cup of coffee?
(B has a cup of coffee right in front of him.)
B: No, thanks. I already have one.
(Correct - Present Simple tense)

A: Do you want a cup of coffee?
(B is not drinking anything at the moment. However, earlier he drank some coffee.)
B: No, thanks. I already had one.
(Was incorrect, is c
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AnonymousHowever, earlier he drank some coffee and will probably drink some more soon.
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AnonymousWhy "I've"?
I've = I have

CJ
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i've already had one. Present perfect for past event with present relevance.
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