Dear teacher,
I have a question about the use of the verb 'have'. When I form the past perfect of 'have' is it better to say had had or simply had? Is it redundant?
Hi Antonella,
PAST PERFECT form of 'have' = HAD HAD
Example:
When my sister got home, we HAD already HAD dinner.
Or...example with third conditional:
If I HAD HAD (or 'If I'd had') more time, I would have written a better essay.
Is that clear?
Thank you. It's clear!