My grandmother had/has four sons.

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My grandmother had/has four sons.

Which verb should I use if my grandmother is still alive?

Thanks.

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@tanguatlay,

either verb is correct...

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Has if grandmother and all sons are alive, had otherwise.

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@centrox,

centrox wrote:

Has if grandmother and all sons are alive, had otherwise.

Thank you.

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@Region Philbis,

Region Philbis wrote:

either verb is correct...

Thanks, Region, but you didn't explain the difference in usage.

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@tanguatlay,

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you didn't explain the difference in usage.

you didn't ask for an explanation...

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@Region Philbis,

Thanks, Region.

You're right. I should have asked for the difference in usage. In future, I will do so.

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