V Vladv1 Junior Member Joined Jan 17, 2024 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Russian Home Country Russian Federation Current Location Russian Federation Jan 22, 2024 #1 If I told you that I have/had two tickets to this concert, would you come with me? Which is correct?
5jj Moderator Staff member Joined Oct 14, 2010 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country Czech Republic Current Location Czech Republic Jan 22, 2024 #2 Either is possible.
T Tarheel VIP Member Joined Jun 16, 2014 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jan 22, 2024 #3 Using "have" would be more natural for me. (See below.) Ron: I have two tickets to the Who concert. Do you want to go? Jane: Do I ever!
Using "have" would be more natural for me. (See below.) Ron: I have two tickets to the Who concert. Do you want to go? Jane: Do I ever!
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Jan 22, 2024 #4 Tarheel said: Using "have" would be more natural for me. (See below.) Ron: I have two tickets to the Who concert. Do you want to go? Jane: Do I ever! Click to expand... But that changes what the OP asked. They wanted to start with "If I told you that ...". Would you use "I have" or "I had" there?
Tarheel said: Using "have" would be more natural for me. (See below.) Ron: I have two tickets to the Who concert. Do you want to go? Jane: Do I ever! Click to expand... But that changes what the OP asked. They wanted to start with "If I told you that ...". Would you use "I have" or "I had" there?
T Tarheel VIP Member Joined Jun 16, 2014 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jan 22, 2024 #5 Ron: If I told you I have two have two tickets to the Who concert would you go with me? Jane: Ha! Show me the tickets. Ron: I can't put one over on you, can I?
Ron: If I told you I have two have two tickets to the Who concert would you go with me? Jane: Ha! Show me the tickets. Ron: I can't put one over on you, can I?