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BrilliantWriter Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Will have or Will be having?

Hi. Just wondering about which one is correct and more preferred.

1. They will have an important exam tomorrow.
2. They will be having an important exam tomorrow.
* If possible, could you please give some other examples as well? So I can really know when to use either one? Thank you.
  

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Either one is OK. You can use the -ing form of have when t does not mean own or possess. Examples are behave , conduct , celebrate , or some other dynamic activity.

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  • Either one is OK.
  • You can use the -ing form of have when t does not mean own or possess.
  • Examples are behave , conduct , celebrate , or some other dynamic activity.
  • He will be having a new house next week.
  • (Wrong) I have been having my car for 6 years.
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Either one is OK.

You can use the -ing form of have when t does not mean own or possess. Examples are behave, conduct, celebrate, or some other dynamic activity.

He will be having a new house next week. (Wrong)
I have been having my car for 6 years. (Wrong)
I probably will be having the flu in the next few days. (wrong) All
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I see. That helps a lot. Oh, one more thing. Since i come across the sentence "My two-year-old has been having tantrums all day today." , may I know if..
My two-year-old is having tantrums all day today is correct?

I always get confused when it comes to using is -ing /has been.
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My two-year-old is having tantrums all day today is correct? No, because the tantrums began in the past (eg when he woke up this morning. ) Use the present perfect when the action began in the past, and continues as you speak.)

We have been having a lot of car trouble lately. The car has been in and out of the garage and the mechanics can't seem to find the problem.
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