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Old 04-Jun-2004, 03:44
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1. I see that HAVE' is used with the Past Participle to form the Perfect Aspect. I wonder to know that is "have/has" a auxiliary verb?

2. What is the difference of using big and large. "I am from a big/large family. I see we can use both, but does it make any difference? Also is there a situation where we can use big instead of large, and vice versa?

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Old 04-Jun-2004, 05:59
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Example:
1. The blue house is big.

2. They have a large yard.

3. This cloth is for large size person.

4. The bowl is not big enough.

5. I have big brown eyes.

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1. Has anyone been to the hospital recently?

2. Has anyone heard of ......

3. Has anyone taken folic acid?

4. Anyone has one eye bigger than the other?
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The choice of big or large is pretty much a matter of personal preference, though big tends to be used more often. Sometimes, however, large tends to be preferred.

(Say: "Does anyone have one eye bigger than the other?")

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1. I see that HAVE' is used with the Past Participle to form the Perfect Aspect. I wonder to know that is "have/has" a auxiliary verb?

2. What is the difference of using big and large. "I am from a big/large family. I see we can use both, but does it make any difference? Also is there a situation where we can use big instead of large, and vice versa?

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In answer to your first question, "have/has" is an auxilary verb in present perfect constructions.

I also agree that big and large are usually interchangeable. :wink:
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