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Paddy Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
We are having
Sentence no. 1 : We are having 20 boxes.
Sentence no. 2 : We have 20 boxes.
Can someone tell me please.
1. Are the senetances correct?
2. Which one is more appropriate?
Thanks.
Sentence no. 2 : We have 20 boxes.
Can someone tell me please.
1. Are the senetances correct?
2. Which one is more appropriate?
Thanks.
Top answer
1. We are having 20 boxes delivered tomorrow. ) 2.
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- We are having 20 boxes delivered tomorrow.
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- We have 20 boxes in our office.
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1. We are having 20 boxes delivered tomorrow. (Someone is doing the delivery for us.)
2. We have 20 boxes in our office. (We own 20 boxes.)
2. We have 20 boxes in our office. (We own 20 boxes.)
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Thanks Casi.
Please also tell me whats the difference between
Did you take your lunch?
Have you taken your lunch?
Please also tell me whats the difference between
Did you take your lunch?
Have you taken your lunch?
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The simple past (e.g., did. . .take) expresses two things: 1) a specific time, and 2) the event. The time it took place doesn't have to be stated. It can be implied, and it usually is. For example,
A. Did you take your lunch (this morning)?
The present perfect (e.g., have. . .taken) expresses two things: 1) a non-specific time, that is, when it happened is either a) unknown o
A. Did you take your lunch (this morning)?
The present perfect (e.g., have. . .taken) expresses two things: 1) a non-specific time, that is, when it happened is either a) unknown o
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We are having 20 boxes delivered tomorrow.
The above sentence uses what is called "causative form". We use the causative form to indicate that we are not doing something ourselves, but have arranged someone else to do it for us.
The structure is:
subject + have + object + past participle
Note that "have" must be in the correct verb tense according to the se
The above sentence uses what is called "causative form". We use the causative form to indicate that we are not doing something ourselves, but have arranged someone else to do it for us.
The structure is:
subject + have + object + past participle
Note that "have" must be in the correct verb tense according to the se
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I have copied from this forum
"Also, be aware that moving toward and/or standing near an "offender" will be taken as a disciplinary action, so always move toward the trouble spot. If you are having class discussion, involve the noisy students in the discussion to keep them focused on the business of the classroom. "
What's the difference between
1. If you are havin
"Also, be aware that moving toward and/or standing near an "offender" will be taken as a disciplinary action, so always move toward the trouble spot. If you are having class discussion, involve the noisy students in the discussion to keep them focused on the business of the classroom. "
What's the difference between
1. If you are havin
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1. If you are in the act of having class discussion; during the time that class discussion is happening.
2. On the occasion when you have class discussion (if you do); if class discussion is something that you do; if you decide to have class discussion on some particular occasion
CJ
2. On the occasion when you have class discussion (if you do); if class discussion is something that you do; if you decide to have class discussion on some particular occasion
CJ
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Hi Taiwandave,
Can u tell me some examples using ...
01. are having
02. were having
03. have/has had
04. have/has been having
05. had been having
It will be a great help.
Paddy
Can u tell me some examples using ...
01. are having
02. were having
03. have/has had
04. have/has been having
05. had been having
It will be a great help.
Paddy
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I am afraid the examples are somewhat unnatural but I believe they are grammatically valid:
1. Do you like the party? – It’s great! We are having fun here! Join us!
2. What were they doing yesterday at 6 p.m.? – They were out. They were having their hairs cut.
3. Switch it off, will you? I have had enough of it today.
4. Sorry I’m late. What have you been doing? Are you angry
1. Do you like the party? – It’s great! We are having fun here! Join us!
2. What were they doing yesterday at 6 p.m.? – They were out. They were having their hairs cut.
3. Switch it off, will you? I have had enough of it today.
4. Sorry I’m late. What have you been doing? Are you angry
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