LESSON NOTES: USES OF HAVE AND HAS
Short Introduction
Understanding the uses of have and has is important for learning English grammar. These verbs are commonly used to show possession, relationships, physical characteristics, illnesses, and daily activities. In this lesson, students will learn the rules of using have and has, study examples, and practice through exercises.
1. USES OF HAVE AND HAS
A. To Show Possession (Ownership)
We use have and has to show that someone owns or possesses something.
Examples:
1.I have a book.
2.You have a bicycle.
3.We have a classroom.
4.They have a football.
5.He has a pen.
6.She has a new bag.
7.It has four legs.
B. To Talk About Family Relationships
Examples:
1.I have two brothers.
2.We have many relatives.
3.She has a sister.
4.He has three children.
C. To Describe Physical Features
Examples:
1.The dog has a long tail.
2.She has blue eyes.
3.They have black hair.
D. To Express Illnesses or Conditions
Examples:
1.I have a headache.
2.You have a fever.
3.He has a cold.
4.She has a toothache.
E. To Talk About Daily Activities
Examples:
1.We have breakfast at 7:00 a.m.
2.They have lunch at school.
3.She has dinner with her family.
2. RULES FOR USING HAVE AND HAS
Subject. Verb
I Have
You Have
We. Have
They. Have
He. Has
She. Has
It. Has
Examples:
1.I have a computer.
2.You have a good teacher.
3.We have enough food.
4.They have many friends.
5.He has a new phone.
6.She has a beautiful dress.
7.It has a red color.
3. NEGATIVE FORM
1.Have not (haven't)
2.I haven't a pen.
3.We haven't enough money.
4.Has not (hasn't)
5.He hasn't a bicycle.
6.She hasn't a notebook.
4. QUESTIONS WITH HAVE AND HAS
Examples:
1.Do you have a ruler?
2.Do they have homework?
3.Does he have a car?
4.Does she have a dictionary?
Answers:
Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
Yes, he does. / No, he doesn't.
Exercise
Fill in the blanks with have or has.
1.She ______ a new dress.
2.They ______ many books.
3.He ______ a bicycle.
4.We ______ lunch at noon.
5.I ______ a headache.
Answers
1.has
2.have
3.has
4.have
5.have
Summary
Have is used with I, You, We, They.
Has is used with He, She, It.
Both verbs are used to show possession, relationships, physical features, illnesses, and daily activities.
Key Rule:
I/You/We/They → Have
He/She/It → Has
