Grammar Lesson: Using "Have" and "Has"
"Have" and "has" are used to show possession or to indicate something that is present. They are also used as auxiliary verbs in perfect tenses.
Usage:
- "Have" is used with I, you, we, and they.
- "Has" is used with he, she, and it.
Examples:
Positive Sentences:
- I have a new book.
- You have a great idea.
- We have a meeting tomorrow.
- They have two dogs.
- He has a car.
- She has a beautiful smile.
- It has a long tail.
Negative Sentences:
- I do not have a pen. (or I don't have a pen.)
- You do not have enough time. (or You don't have enough time.)
- We do not have any questions. (or We don't have any questions.)
- They do not have a reservation. (or They don't have a reservation.)
- He does not have any money. (or He doesn't have any money.)
- She does not have an appointment. (or She doesn't have an appointment.)
- It does not have a name. (or It doesn't have a name.)
Key Points:
- Use "have" with I, you, we, and they.
- Use "has" with he, she, and it.
- For negative sentences, add "do not" or "does not" (shortened to "don't" or "doesn't") before "have" or "has":
- I/You/We/They do not have (or don't have)
- He/She/It does not have (or doesn't have)
By following these rules, you can correctly use "have" and "has" in your sentences!