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I hadn't had vs I wasn't have

The correct phrase is 'I hadn't had.' 'I wasn't have' is not a correct construction in English. 'I hadn't had' is the past perfect form of 'I have,' indicating an action that occurred before another past action.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 7206 views

I hadn't had

Correct. This is the past perfect form of 'I have.'

This phrase is used to indicate an action that happened before another past action.
  • Dec 25, 2018 ... "I realized fruits were as deadly as poison to me, and I hadn't had the slightest clue as to why." Should I use "hadn't had" or "had" alone.
  • Jan 26, 2017 ... I hadn't had my breakfast today. second example. I haven't had a second opinion on it or. I hadn't had a ...
  • Sep 22, 2023 ... If I hadn't had that coffee back in Austin, I'd be asleep now. What convinces some people that there is such a construction is the way some ...
  • Jun 25, 2010 ... The phone is now useable again. Later today, I tell a friend, "I luckily found a newsagent's today. Good job, because up until then I hadn't had ...
  • Nov 6, 2012 ... If I hadn't had the example sentences, I wouldn't have understood ... Unreal hypothetical conditions in the past use past perfect (pluperfect), ...
  • Jan 30, 2020 ... I wish I hadn't had to make that hellish journey. There were so many occasions, particularly in Calais, when I wanted to give up and go back ...
  • Apr 18, 2022 ... 6 likes, 0 comments - kyleadlerphotography on April 18, 2022: "I hadn't had the opportunity to work with multitalented artist @jcro5 since ...
  • Sep 29, 2016 ... "Since I hadn't had much chance to communicate with you, kindly allow me to elaborate on my learning experiences in hope that you will be able to understand me ...
  • Nov 12, 2024 ... Before now, I hadn't had no type of relationship with God. Not a bit. It's crazy how one traumatic event in your life can make you seek out ...
  • Sep 25, 2020 ... If I hadn't had mentors, I wouldn't be here today. I'm a product of great mentoring, great coaching… Coaches or mentors are very important.

I wasn't have

Incorrect. 'I wasn't have' is not a valid construction in English.

  • Aug 28, 2020 ... I have a game subscription that I pay from my Apple Pay. In the payment time, I wasn't have enough money in my card.. An email has been sent to me to fix the ...

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