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Uraja Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

What is the difference betwwen them ?

Guys,
I have one basic doubt. When to use 'I have','I had' and 'I have had'
Please explain me. Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Raja
  

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Hi Raja; These are simply the present, simple past and present perfect tenses of the verb "have". I have a cat. (present) I had a dog, but it died.

  • Hi Raja; These are simply the present, simple past and present perfect tenses of the verb "have".
  • I have a cat.
  • (present) I had a dog, but it died.
  • (past) I have had many pets in my life.
  • (present perfect) If you don't know the tenses, please refer to any basic English grammar reference.
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Hi Raja;

These are simply the present, simple past and present perfect tenses of the verb "have".

I have a cat. (present)
I had a dog, but it died. (past)
I have had many pets in my life. (present perfect)

If you don't know the tenses, please refer to any basic English grammar reference.

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