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  1. meaning - Use of "having" in English - English Language Learners …

    Having shows possession/having something whereas 'Having something done' means what I describe from the dictionary. Further read about have here. These all mean …

  2. Use of "having" and 'with' - English Language Learners Stack …

    "Having" is the present participle of the verb "have", so "having different opinions" is a participle clause. "With" is a preposition, so "with different opinions" is a prepositional phrase. Both …

  3. present continuous - Correct use of "is having" - English Language ...

    We can say; I am having spaghetti. / or / I have spaghetti. As you probably already noticed these two sentences have different meanings. "I am having spaghetti" means 'I am eating spaghetti' …

  4. Use of "Having - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Apr 6, 2022 · Having played cricket for two years is a participial clause just like waiting for the bus, or playing on the computer. Your second sentence is problematic, because instead of using …

  5. verbs - Difference between "having" and "having had" - English …

    Having completed the task, I was free to go. Having completed the task, he was free to go. Having completed the task, they were free to go. Prosecuting attorney: Colonel Mustard, having …

  6. How to use "Having + V3" and "Having been + V3" at the …

    Nov 29, 2021 · Having been involved in many projects, it enabled me to understand real-world challenges. But there are some cases that I still do not quite understand. Having seen my …

  7. sentence meaning - Difference between "had" and "was having"

    Jun 21, 2014 · "Was having" is called the past continuous. Anything the speaker says next is likely to be about things that happened at the same time as the problem. Secondly: Both of your …

  8. tense - Have vs. Will have vs. Will be having - English Language ...

    1) I HAVE/ WILL HAVE / WILL BE HAVING a test tomorrow morning. My thoughts: 'Will have' seems to be the least likely option as it indicates a sudden decision of wanting to take a test as …

  9. How to use "Having to - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    It always expresses obligation: Having to ask this question again is a bummer. There it is used in a gerund phrase at the beginning of a sentence, and it is the subject. Also, in your last …

  10. grammaticality in context - Confusing between "having" or "to …

    The nuance of to have and having is interesting. In addition to the matter of present and continuous, this also speaks about the possession and the action. Being happy is to have …

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