To have: use the correct form

key notes :

1. What is the Verb “To Have”?

  • The verb “to have” is used to show possession (owning something) or to describe experiences, feelings, and characteristics.
  • The forms of “to have” change based on the subject and tense (present or past).

2. Present Tense Forms of “To Have”:

  • In the present tense, “to have” changes to have or has depending on the subject.
SubjectCorrect Form of “To Have” (Present Tense)
I/You/We/Theyhave
He/She/Ithas

3. How to Use “To Have” in Present Tense Sentences:

  • Use have with I, you, we, and they:
  • Example: I have a pet cat.
  • Example: They have many toys.
  • Use has with singular subjects like he, she, or it:
  • Example: She has a new backpack.

4. Past Tense Form of “To Have”:

  • In the past tense, “to have” changes to had for all subjects.
SubjectCorrect Form of “To Have” (Past Tense)
I/You/We/Theyhad
He/She/Ithad

5. How to Use “To Have” in Past Tense Sentences:

  • Use had to describe things that someone owned or experienced in the past:
  • Example: I had a fun time at the park yesterday.
  • Example: She had a book, but she lost it.

6. Key Points to Remember:

  • In the present tense:
  • Use have with I, you, we, and they.
  • Use has with he, she, or it.
  • In the past tense, always use had for all subjects.

7. Examples:

Present Tense:

  • I have a bicycle.
  • He has a blue hat.
  • We have lunch together every day.

Past Tense:

  • She had a doll when she was younger.
  • They had a party last week.
  • I had breakfast at 8 o’clock.

8. Summary:

  • The verb “to have” is used to show ownership or experience.
  • In the present tense, use have or has depending on the subject. In the past tense, use had for all subjects.

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