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Seoul Brother Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

two questions

Is is ok to write like this?

(1) I am having a headache.
(2) He looks like having a cold.

thanks in advance
  

Top answer

As they stand, your sentences do not sound natural. In the above context, "have" is a stative verb ; it is not an action verb . You should say: I have a headache.

— Teechr

  • As they stand, your sentences do not sound natural.
  • In the above context, "have" is a stative verb ; it is not an action verb .
  • You should say: I have a headache.
  • He looks like he has a cold.
  • g.
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As they stand, your sentences do not sound natural.
In the above context, "have" is a stative verb; it is not an action verb.

You should say:

I have a headache.
He looks like he has a cold.

However, the first one is possible in the right context, e.g.
I always drink green tea if I feel like I'm having a headache.
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