Common mistake Are we have (Do we have)

Common Mistake: Are we have (Do we have)

One common mistake that many people make is using the incorrect verb form "Are we have" instead of the correct form "Do we have." This error often occurs when asking questions or making negative statements.

To understand why this mistake is incorrect, let's take a closer look at the correct verb form and its usage.

The Correct Form: Do we have

The correct form to use when asking a question or making a negative statement is "Do we have." This form is used with the base form of the verb (infinitive) and is not affected by the subject of the sentence.

For example:

  • Do we have any milk in the refrigerator?
  • Do we have enough time to finish this project?
  • Do we have any plans for the weekend?

In these examples, the verb form "do" is used to form the question or negative statement, while the verb "have" remains in its base form.

On the other hand, when using the verb form "are" with the subject "we," it is incorrect to follow it with the verb "have." Instead, the verb "are" should be followed by the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb.

For example:

  • Are we going to the party tonight?
  • Are we having dinner at home?
  • Are we watching a movie later?

Why is this mistake made?

The reason why this mistake is commonly made is likely due to confusion with the present continuous tense, which uses the form "are + verb-ing." However, this does not apply when forming questions or negative statements.

How to avoid this mistake?

To avoid using the incorrect verb form "Are we have," it is important to understand the correct usage of "Do we have" when asking questions or making negative statements. Practice using this form in your everyday speech and writing to ensure that you are using the correct verb form.

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Are we have (Do we have) mistake examples

  • Incorrect:
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    Correct:
    What does Tom have|What's Tom having to do with it?

  • Correct:
    What's that you have?
  • Incorrect:
    Are we have to do this now?

    Correct:
    Do we have|Are we having to do this now?

  • Correct:
    That is all I have
  • Correct:
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  • Correct:
    The way I understand this now is I have two options.
  • Correct:
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  • Correct:
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  • Correct:
    The problem now is I have a potentially irritating macro.
  • Correct:
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  • Correct:
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  • Incorrect:
    How's it feel now?

    Correct:
    How does it feel|How's it feeling|How's it felt now?

  • Incorrect:
    What's the note say?

    Correct:
    What does the note say|What's the note saying|What's the note said?

  • Correct:
    Then what is this I wonder?
  • Correct:
    Who's this I see coming?
  • Correct:
    What's your maternity leave policy?
  • Incorrect:
    Am I finally go home?

    Correct:
    Do I finally go|Am I finally going|Am I finally gone home?

  • Incorrect:
    Which leads to the question: is it technically feasible, and is it legally authorize?

    Correct:
    Which leads to the question: is it technically feasible, and does it legally authorize|is it legally authorizing|is it legally authorized?

  • Correct:
    Am I correct in saying the new ones are 3rd generation?
  • Correct:
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  • Correct:
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  • Correct:
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  • Correct:
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  • Correct:
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  • Correct:
    Why is the instrumentation transform call triggering additional lookup work?
  • Correct:
    Is it only Safari that isolates cookies in private mode by default?
  • Correct:
    What I'm trying to say here, is that we need to prioritize the kinds of discourse that will empower the culture and minimize negativity.
  • Correct:
    Is the date range fixed or can it be adjusted?
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    Is the query explain plan running at DB or JPA layer?
  • Correct:
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  • Correct:
    Is you question perhaps related to this one?
  • Correct:
    Are my clothes already dry?
  • Correct:
    Are you sure don't want to go to Australia?
  • Correct:
    Be patient please.
  • Correct:
    Is it not love that builds, connects, and creates in the same manner as hate destroys?
  • Correct:
    Is it out?
  • Correct:
    Is time travel possible?
  • Correct:
    Is it love?
  • Correct:
    Where is your favorite make out spot?
  • Correct:
    What is Synthetics monitor doing differently?
  • Correct:
    I've written text which is I hope simple and straightfoward
  • Correct:
    Were you out?
  • Correct:
    If so, are they literally plug and play?
  • Correct:
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  • Correct:
    Was it really love?
  • Correct:
    Are your lips dry?
  • Correct:
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  • Correct:
    Why are you out at this hour?
  • Correct:
    Where is my seat please?
  • Correct:
    Is rice wine the same as normal wine?
  • Correct:
    Is Domain Name a ranking factor?
  • Correct:
    Aren't you please going to sit down?
  • Correct:
    “Kids who were kids then tell me how it was to be walking to school and out of the clouds came a parachute with candy bars that almost hit them on the head.”
  • Correct:
    Is it comfort food for you?
  • Correct:
    Newbie here, is the event log on the client servers?
  • Correct:
    Was it really attempt number five?
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