Difference between revisions of "Have"
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The above are all events, though because <i>be + ing</i> represents either current or future time in 1-3, only the 3rd and 4th examples refer to an event that is in motion as the speaker speaks. | The above are all events, though because <i>be + ing</i> represents either current or future time in 1-3, only the 3rd and 4th examples refer to an event that is in motion as the speaker speaks. | ||
− | *We're having (some) trouble Ving... | + | *We're having (<i>some</i>) trouble... |
+ | **<span style="color:darkred;">Ving</span>... | ||
*We're having trouble meeting the production schedule. | *We're having trouble meeting the production schedule. | ||
*We're having trouble getting paid. | *We're having trouble getting paid. |
Revision as of 15:28, 19 May 2013
have
light verb
A light verb is a verb for which the semantic charge or load is "light". In other words it can be used anywhere, c'est un verbe à tout faire. Here "have" replaces more precise (or semantically heavy) words like eating, inviting, carrying, growing, or experiencing.
- We're having tuna casserole tonight.
- They're having us over for dinner.
- I'm having a baby.
- I'm having contractions.
The above are all events, though because be + ing represents either current or future time in 1-3, only the 3rd and 4th examples refer to an event that is in motion as the speaker speaks.
- We're having (some) trouble...
- Ving...
- We're having trouble meeting the production schedule.
- We're having trouble getting paid.
- I'm having (some) trouble with...
- the fridge
- the microwave
- my vendors
- my supplier