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had / have had #1 (permalink) Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:17 am   had / have had
 

What is the difference between had and have had ?
I had a phone call.
and
I have had a phone call.
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had / have had #2 (permalink) Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:43 pm   had / have had
 

The second sentence is used only when the phone call is recent and of current relevance. The first sentence can be used when recounting old historical events.
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had / have had #3 (permalink) Mon Oct 10, 2011 14:47 pm   had / have had
 

Good reply Dozy.
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