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have had / have breakfast #1 (permalink) Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:14 am   have had / have breakfast
 

When do I need to use .

I have had breakfast with my parent.

I have breakfast at 9.00 am.
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have had / have breakfast #2 (permalink) Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:00 am   have had / have breakfast
 

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I have had breakfast with my mother/father/parents.-- Use this for a recent breakfast or a reason not to have a later breakfast with another person.

I have breakfast at 9.00 am.-- Use this to state your everyday habit.
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have had / have breakfast #3 (permalink) Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:04 am   have had / have breakfast
 

Can I use "I already had my breakfast" - to tell that I ate my breakfast.
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have had / have breakfast #4 (permalink) Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:10 am   have had / have breakfast
 

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Yes, you can. Many grammarians prefer the present perfect here: I've already had....
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have had / have breakfast #5 (permalink) Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:14 am   have had / have breakfast
 

Thank you Mister Micawber for your reply and time.
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have had / have breakfast #6 (permalink) Thu Nov 27, 2008 2:34 am   have had / have breakfast
 

Thank you Mister Micawber ,

Now, I confidently use these sentences
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