The correct preposition and the use of will have

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Dear teachersCould you please tell me if the correct preposition here should be "on":On my point number 4, what I meant to say was.......Could you please also tell me if the use of "will have" is correct in the text below?Most people on history forums try to sound smart.....When making posts, they will have synonymous opened in another tab. They will copy-past a difficult English word for every fourth word that pops up in their head only to sound smart.Also can we switch "will have" with "have"? In which case how would the meaning change?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

DibCould you please tell me if the correct preposition here should be "on":On my point number 4, what I meant to say was.......

That's OK. I might use another if I saw the rest of the text, though.

DibCould you please also tell me if the use of "will have" is correct

There is no call for future anywhere there.

Most people on history forums try to sound smart.....When making posts, they have simultaneously opened another tab. They copy and paste a difficult English word for every fourth word that pops into their heads only to sound smart.

Dib · Answer

Thank you, sir.

No, no....I actually meant synonym as in synonyms in a thesaurus. Sorry, I should have used "have a thesaurus opened in another tab"

I am confused, because if "will have" is wrong this context then why did the author use it in the context like this below? Did the author make a grammatical mistake there:

Many of us are addicted to our social media, and most of us will have social media open in another tab, or on our phone, while reading this. Social is in the spirit of our age, and most of us embrace it fully. But while we love to share, like, plus one, and tweet, do we sometimes take things to far? A tweeting bra? Really?
The bra uses the same technology already at use in many pet sensors to literally generate an automated tweet whenever the clasp is undone. The bra itself is not for sale, and is not a marketing gimmick, but instead will be worn by Greek celebrity Maria Bacodimou, but can you guess what it’s for? Not surprisingly, most of our initial readers got this one wrong.
Source: http://thehightechsociety.com/tweeting-bra/

My further confusion is that the author has apparently used "will have" to talk about the present.

Mister Micawber · Answer

DibNo, no....I actually meant synonym as in synonyms in a thesaurus.

Then this is what you meant?—

Most people on history forums try to sound smart.....When making posts, they have a thesaurus opened another tab. They copy and paste a difficult English word for every fourth word that pops into their heads only to sound smart.

DibI am confused, because if "will have" is wrong this context

It is merely uncalled for.

Dibwhy did the author use it in the context like this below?

Presumably 'reading this' is in the author's future.

CalifJim · Answer

Dib tell me if the use of "will have" is correct in the text below?

Yes, if you want to emphasize repeated, habitual activity. I've seen this construction used for an activity that annoys the speaker, and I think that's the intended effect here.

When she's upset she'll sit there, cross a leg over the other, and wave it around in little circles.
Whenever he gets a compliment from the boss, he'll brag about it for weeks.

CJ

SoSaysSunny · Answer

DibCould you please tell me if the correct preposition here should be "on":
On my point number 4, what I meant to say was.......

Other options:

Referring to ...
With reference to ... (very formal)
Regarding ...
With regard to ... (very formal)
As to ...
As far as ... (somewhat casual)

In every option I recommend dropping the my before point number 4. I'd even suggest you drop number and maybe replace point with item:

Referring to item 4, what I meant to say was.......
As to the fourth point, what I meant to say was.......

Dib · Answer

Mister MicawberThen this is what you meant?—

Yes, sir. This is what I meant.

Mister MicawberIt is merely uncalled for.

But is it still grammatically correct and is just not idiomatic and natural sounding?

Mister MicawberPresumably 'reading this' is in the author's future.

Yes, sir.....but the author used "open" instead of "opened" . Isn't it that "opened" is the right word to go with "will have"?

CalifJim Dib tell me if the use of "will have" is correct in the text below?Yes, if you want to emphasize repeated, habitual activity. I've seen this construction used for an activity that annoys the speaker, and I think that's the intended effect here.When she's upset she'll sit there, cross a leg over the other, and wave it around in little circles.Whenever he gets a compliment from the boss, he'll brag about it for weeks. CJ

But the author used "open" instead of "opened" with "will have". Does " and most of us will have social media OPEN in another tab" Sound natural to you, sir?

SoSaysSunny DibCould you please tell me if the correct preposition here should be "on":On my point number 4, what I meant to say was.......Other options:Referring to ...With reference to ... (very formal)Regarding ...With regard to ... (very formal)As to ...As far as ... (somewhat casual)In every option I recommend dropping the my before point number 4. I'd even suggest you drop number and maybe replace point with item:Referring to item 4, what I meant to say was.......As to the fourth point, what I meant to say was.......

Did my sentences sound unnatural to you,, madam? Or are they fine too? And thank you for typing down the list of sentences I can use.

CalifJim · Answer

DibBut the author used "open" instead of "opened" with "will have". Does " and most of us will have social media OPEN in another tab" Sound natural to you, sir?

"will have them open" or "will have them opened". It doesn't make any difference in that sentence.

CJ

SoSaysSunny · Answer

Dib And thank you for typing down the list of sentences I can use.

Regarding all the "options" I offer on this forum:

In my experience (here and elsewhere), questions about wording often indicate that the student knows what he wants to say but doesn't like the words or phrases that come to mind -- the grammar may be correct but it just don't sound right.

The posted question may refer to a preposition or verb tense when the desire is actually for more choices.

People love choices.

This principle in action: When I can't decide what to cook for dinner, I look at a "menu" I made of the dishes I cook. Works every time.

I comment on formality and shades of meaning to help inform your decision. Plus, seeing all the options together can help you remember them as a set, ready to help the next time you're faced with that choice.

Dib · Answer

CalifJim DibBut the author used "open" instead of "opened" with "will have". Does " and most of us will have social media OPEN in another tab" Sound natural to you, sir?"will have them open" or "will have them opened". It doesn't make any difference in that sentence.CJ

Thank you, sir.

I am slightly confused because according to most Grammar websites, we should use the past participle of the verb with "will have". Are sentences like the one the author used grammatical exceptions, sir?

SoSaysSunnyRegarding all the "options" I offer on this forum:In my experience (here and elsewhere), questions about wording often indicate that the student knows what he wants to say but doesn't like the words or phrases that come to mind -- the grammar may be correct but it just don't sound right.The posted question may refer to a preposition or verb tense when the desire is actually for more choices.People love choices.This principle in action: When I can't decide what to cook for dinner, I look at a "menu" I made of the dishes I cook. Works every time.I comment on formality and shades of meaning to help inform your decision. Plus, seeing all the options together can help you remember them as a set, ready to help the next time you're faced with that choice.

Thank, you, madam. I appreciate that.

But, personally, whenever I ask if the sentence is correct I am insecure about my English and I ask it out of fear that I might have made a grammatical mistake

Fivejedjon · Answer

We need a past participle after (will) have if we are dealing with a perfect-aspect form or causative HAVE:

I have submitted three posts so far today. I will have submitted a fourth before you finish reading this one.
I have my car serviced every three months. I will have it serviced next month.

'With other meanings of HAVE, there is no reason for a third form.

John has several tabs open when he is responding on forums. he will generally have a dictionary tab open (Habit, not future). John is responding to questions on his forum. He will have his dictionary tab open (Certainty, not future).

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