"I have a doubt" does not mean "I have a question."
This is a common mistake.
We can "have doubts about something." This means that we are not sure if something is true or good. It doesn't mean we want an answer to a question.
👉Example 1: We are having doubts about our kitchen renovation. We are starting to think that red tiles on the floor and walls may be too bold.
(We are not sure if red tiles are good.)
👉Example 2: Sarah has doubts about accepting the job offer because she is uncertain about the company's stability.
(Sarah is not sure if accepting the job is a good idea.)
👉Example 3: I have doubts about the accuracy of the information provided in the article, as some of the sources seem unreliable.
(I'm not sure if the information is true.)
👉CORRECT: I have a question about the present perfect. When do we need "have" or "has"?
INCORRECT: I have a doubt. When do we need "have" or "has"?
The verb "doubt" can be used with the same feeling. We are not sure if something is true or good.
👉Example 1: I doubt that it will rain tomorrow since the weather forecast predicts clear skies. (I don't think it will rain.)
There are many ways to use the word "doubt" in English, but I hope this mini lesson helps you with this common mistake.
Arnel :)
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