Which one should I use in this sentence: have or had (Before I have a cat, I used to put a cup of water next to me). Or I can use bith? Thank you

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2020年11月29日 16:50

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When I had a cat, I would put a cup of water next to me.

2020年11月29日

You would use "had" because you are referring to a time period that is in the past. But if you used "have" it wouldn't be wrong! If you said "Before I have a cat," it would sound like you are about to say some condition that needs to be met before you have a cat. Like "Before I have a cat, I need to study how to take care of one".

2020年11月29日

Had* is in the past . Has is current

2020年11月29日

Hello! The correct word would be "had", because it is the past tense. (Ex. *Before* you had a cat) "Have" is the present tense. (Ex. You have a cat *right now*) Hope it helps.😊

2020年11月29日