TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

I had class vs I was having class

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I had class' is used to indicate that you attended a class in the past. 'I was having class' is used to describe a continuous action of teaching or leading a class in the past.
Jennifer profile picture

Explained by Jennifer
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: July 30, 2024

I had class

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that you attended a class in the past.

This phrase is used to express that you were a student in a class at a specific time in the past.

Examples:

  • I had class yesterday afternoon.
  • She had class all morning.
  • We had class together last semester.
  • By the time I had class with Mr. Gavin, I could have taught him a thing or two.
  • I had class, then I had work, and I've got to study so...
  • You know, I think I had class with her once.
  • On Saturday morning I had ballet class and Mummy and I went shopping.
  • I had drama class with her.
  • Luckily, I had armor-class zero.
  • I had a class at La Toque Blanche, and then after that, I went to church.
  • If I had won class president, I'd be the one getting thrown up in the air right now.
  • I had a class, so I turned it off.
  • I had a class, but you weren't in it.
  • I had the class write an essay on who they admire most, and he wrote a wonderful paper about your daughter.
  • I thought you had class Tuesday nights.
  • I had one whole class today.
  • I had this theology class with this amazing, wonderful Professor.
  • If only I had an entire class full of Will Wagners.
  • I had a pilates class at this time.
  • No, I had an early morning class I had to prepare for.
  • I had a spin class that I missed, so I'm going to take the stairs.
  • I had a belly dancing class.
  • One time, I took it as an undergrad, I diagnosed myself with half a dozen separate medical conditions before I had to drop the class.

Alternatives:

  • I attended a class.
  • I was in class.
  • I took a class.

I was having class

This phrase is correct and is used to describe a continuous action of teaching or leading a class in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that you were actively teaching or leading a class at a specific time in the past.

Examples:

  • I was having class when you called.
  • She was having class all morning.
  • He was having class with a group of students.
  • No. I, I thought you were having class outdoors.
  • Well, sometimes having class is itchy, dear.
  • I didn't know your class was having a party on Friday.
  • Because I keep having to ditch class to get to my shift and now I've got this truancy officer keeping tabs on me.
  • I love having Phillip in my class.
  • So, I'm looking forward to having you in class again.
  • I had a kid one day come into my class having been stabbed the night before.
  • I'm ruling that any out-of-court statements having to do with class or economic differences are irrelevant.
  • I look forward to having you back in class.
  • Although, I must admit, Having the freshman class of brearley Hold their annual sleepover in my hotel room -
  • Now, I don't know whose idea it was first, but we were all having coffee after class last term, and several of us drafted that letter.
  • You know in year 2005, I mean, you know, having a elite class who can fly in a country of a billion people, it's ridiculous.
  • Mirrors in Classes I to VI and Class VII (having fitments identical to Class III) shall be subjected to the tests described in paragraph 6.1.3.2.1 and 6.1.3.2.2.
  • As you know, my studio is being painted, so I am having my stage combat class in the living room in - whoo-hoo - 15 minutes, so, please, feel free to join.
  • We came so close to having one class that wasn't all about them.
  • I was having a cocktail in the teachers' lounge.
  • I was having a bad day, and...
  • I was having a dream I owned a collectibles shop.
  • The night David was killed, I was having dinner with a collector.
  • I was having a really hard time.

Alternatives:

  • I was teaching a class.
  • I was leading a class.
  • I was conducting a class.

Related Comparisons

I don't have class vs I have no class I've suited vs I am suitable I have sport class vs I have sports class have class vs having class I have flute class vs I have flute lesson I had topped the class vs I have topped the class

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!