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we have a party last night vs we had a party last night

The correct sentence is "We had a party last night." "Had" is the correct past tense form to use in this context.
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Last updated: August 08, 2024

we have a party last night

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "have" should be replaced with the past tense form "had."

The correct phrase is "we had a party last night." Use the past tense form of the verb "have" when referring to an event that occurred in the past.

Alternatives:

  • we had a party last night

we had a party last night

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to an event that took place in the past.

Use the past tense form of the verb "have" ("had") when talking about events or actions that occurred in the past.

Examples:

  • We had a party last night and it was a lot of fun.
  • They had a barbecue last weekend.
  • She had a great time at the concert.
  • I had a meeting with my boss yesterday.
  • He had a busy day at work.

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