"Have" and "Has": Your Fun Guide to Perfect English!

Mastering "Have" and "Has": Your Fun Guide to Perfect English! 

Understanding when to use “have” and “has” can be a bit tricky, but with a little practice, you’ll get it in no time! Whether you’re chatting with friends or writing an essay, getting these right is key to sounding fluent. Let’s make learning about “have” and “has” fun and easy! 😊

 

When to Use “Have” 🗣️

“Have” is used with the pronouns I, you, we, and they. It’s your go-to verb for these pronouns. Check out these examples:

• I have a new book. 📚
• You have a great idea. 💡
• We have been to Paris. 🇫🇷
• They have finished their homework. 📖

Interactive Exercise: Fill in the blanks with “have”:

1. She ___ a beautiful dress. 👗
2. They ___ a lot of fun at the party. 🎉
3. I ___ a meeting at 3 PM. ⏰

 

When to Use “Has” 🎯

“Has” is used with the pronouns he, she, and it. Think of “has” as the special verb for these singular subjects. Check out these examples:

• He has a cat. 🐱
• She has a wonderful smile. 😊
• It has a strong engine. 🚗

Interactive Exercise: Fill in the blanks with “has”:

1. The dog ___ a fluffy tail. 🐕
2. She ___ a lovely garden. 🌸
3. It ___ a unique design. 🎨

 

Perfecting the Present Perfect Tense ⏳

Both “have” and “has” are also used in the present perfect tense to talk about actions that happened at an unspecified time. Here’s how it works:

• I/You/We/They have visited London. 🇬🇧
• He/She/It has visited London. 🇬🇧

Interactive Exercise: Write sentences in the present perfect tense:

1. They (eat) at that new restaurant. 🍽️
2. She (finish) her book. 📚

 

Common Mistakes to Avoid 🚫

1. Don’t mix up “I has” with “I have.” Always use “have” with I.
2. Don’t use “He have” or “She have.” It should be “He has” and “She has.”

Interactive Exercise: Correct the mistakes in these sentences:

1. We has a lot of work to do. ❌
2. She have a new phone. 📞❌
3. They has never been to Japan. 🇯🇵❌

 

Practice Makes Perfect! 💪

To really master “have” and “has”, try these activities:

1. Quiz Yourself: Write five sentences using “have” and five with “has”. Check your answers with a friend or teacher. 📝
2. Flashcards: Create flashcards with “have” and “has” on one side and different pronouns on the other. Test yourself and see how many you get right! 🎴

 

Wrap-Up 🎁

Getting “have” and “has” right is a big step in mastering English. Remember:

• Use “have” with I, you, we, and they.
• Use “has” with he, she, and it.

Keep practicing, and soon it will become second nature! 🌟