She <has> <is having> her exams this week.

[Peter_Gabriel]

Dear all,

I am confused as I am not sure which sentence I should use.

1. She has her exams this week.
2. She is having her exams this week.

 

[Chasint]

She has her exams this week. (She has no choice)
She is having her exams this week. (She has decided to have them this week)

She has her birthday this week. (She has no choice)
She is having her birthday party this week. (She has decided to have the party this week)

 

[lingobingo]

Obviously you don’t really get to choose when you sit exams, but those nuances do both apply in the right context.

She has her exams this week = Her exams are [taking place] this week; they’re on her agenda
She’s having her exams this week
She’s having her operation this week = Her operation is [scheduled for] this week

 

[Peter_Gabriel]

Obviously you don’t really get to choose when you sit exams, but those nuances do both apply in the right context.

She has her exams this week = Her exams are [taking place] this week; they’re on her agenda
She’s having her exams this week
She’s having her operation this week = Her operation is [scheduled for] this week

Many thanks for a great explanation!

 

[Peter_Gabriel]

Obviously you don’t really get to choose when you sit exams, but those nuances do both apply in the right context.

She has her exams this week = Her exams are [taking place] this week; they’re on her agenda
She’s having her exams this week
She’s having her operation this week = Her operation is [scheduled for] this week

She’s having her exams this week --what meaning does it convey?

 

[lingobingo]

It doesn’t read naturally at all.

 

[Peter_Gabriel]

It doesn’t read naturally at all.

and as for:
"She’s having her operation this week = Her operation is [scheduled for] this week "

If it is scheduled it should be " She has her operation'-- Why did you use Present Continuous in here?

 

[lingobingo]

Because that’s how we typically announce what’s happening/going to happen in the near future.

What’s happening this week, then?​

Well, on Tuesday I’m getting my nails done, and on Thursday we’re out for dinner with your parents.​

 

[Peter_Gabriel]

Because that’s how we typically announce what’s happening/going to happen in the near future.

What’s happening this week, then?​

Well, on Tuesday I’m getting my nails done, and on Thursday we’re out for dinner with your parents.​

Thanks a lot for your explanation!