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Is it acceptable to have vs Is it acceptable having

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Is it acceptable to have' is used when asking about the acceptability of possessing something or someone. 'Is it acceptable having' is used when asking about the acceptability of engaging in an action or behavior.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 2258 views

Is it acceptable to have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when asking about the acceptability of possessing something or someone.

Examples:

  • Is it acceptable to have pets in this apartment?
  • Is it acceptable to have a party at your house?
  • Is it acceptable to have a relationship with a coworker?
  • Mar 14, 2015 ... Is it acceptable to have drunken sex? Most people who aren't citizens of the Islamic State or followers of some frigid Christian group will answer ...
  • Apr 7, 2015 ... When writing a technical article that includes mathematical proofs: Is it acceptable to have footnotes within the body of a formal proof (to ...
  • Is It Acceptable To Have Children? by Choire Sicha and Ken Layne November 21, 2012. Choire: Hello, I have some questions, at this time of “holidays” and ...
  • Aug 15, 2015 ... Why is it acceptable to have #Pride march, #blackhistorymonth, etc but not acceptable to have a #whitemanmarch? Retweets 9; Favorites 10 ...

Alternatives:

  • Is it okay to have
  • Is it permissible to have
  • Is it allowed to have
  • Is having acceptable

Is it acceptable having

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when asking about the acceptability of engaging in an action or behavior.

Examples:

  • Is it acceptable having a drink at work?
  • Is it acceptable having a relationship with a client?
  • Is it acceptable having pets in the office?
  • Is it acceptable having parameter in class constructor? up vote 5 down vote favorite. 1. a rubygem I'm writing and that is useful for counting ...
  • Nov 11, 2012 ... Is it acceptable having a blocked punt and an interception for a touchdown? No," Turner added. "That's not what we're trying to accomplish out ...
  • Nov 12, 2012 ... Is it acceptable having a blocked punt and having an interception returned for a touchdown? No, that's not what we're trying to accomplish out ...
  • Sep 4, 2009 ... How do current Maven consumers feel, is it acceptable having to cherry-pick Eclipse Platform stuff from multiple "small" groups versus getting ...

Alternatives:

  • Is it okay to have
  • Is it permissible to have
  • Is it allowed to have
  • Is having acceptable

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