Difference between "I've" and "I have" - English Language Learners ...
Dec 11, 2015 · Is there any textual usage difference between words like " I've " and " I have ", or is it just an accent thing? e.g. I've finished my homework. I have finished my homework. It's a beautiful day. It …
When do I use "I" and "I have"? [duplicate] - English Language & Usage ...
May 9, 2018 · The answer is far too long, and too advanced for a beginner whose question was "when I do I use "I" and "I have"? Clearly, the OP is not even aware of the structure Present Perfect. It would …
verbs - One or both of them has or have? - English Language Learners ...
Jan 4, 2025 · I would consider 'or both' to be an optional (thus removable) parenthetical insertion and therefore use 'has' to agree with 'one'. I would write 'both, or one, of them have' though. Paragraph …
Difference between "I haven't" and "I've not" etc
May 18, 2012 · Difference in meaning? No, I haven't been able to think of one. There may be times when one alternative sounds a little more natural then the other, but I'm not aware of any rule that …
I had Vs I have - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jan 17, 2018 · What do I call if there is a meeting at 10 am and current time is 10:10 am. I was late for the meeting, which is still in progress. I have a meeting at 10 am. Or I had a meeting at 10 am.
When do we use “had had” and “have had”? [duplicate]
I have seen several sentences in English where some writers have written had twice in a row. I am a bit confused about when the grammar calls for using had had. For example: I had had my car ...
american english - "Have not" versus "do not have" - English Language ...
Feb 22, 2011 · English is almost unique in the phenomenon of do-support. Only a few of the Celtic languages and two very small Italian dialects use do in the way English does (and another that uses …
"I've not" vs. "I haven't" — is one preferred?
They are equal. Neither is preferable. It is your choice, depending on which you like. A professional, like a speechwriter, might have a stronger preference based on more complex criteria, but for most …
"I have a question for you" Vs "I have a question to you"
When properly quoted for Google search, the numbers are: "I have a question for you" 28M results, "I have a question to you" 3M results. If usage on the net is a guide, the former over the latter 10:1.
"I have received" vs. "I received" - English Language & Usage Stack ...
The option of using simple past vs. present perfect in situations like the following has been bothering me for quite some time. I sent you a letter a few days ago; I was wondering if you have rece...