To have: use the correct form
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📝 To Have: Use the Correct Form
“To have” is a verb we use to show possession, relationships, or experiences.
| Forms of “To Have” |
| Subject | Present Tense | Past Tense | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | have | had | I have a pencil ✏️. / I had a pet 🐶. |
| You | have | had | You have a book 📖. / You had a ball ⚽. |
| He/She/It | has | had | She has a cat 🐱. / He had a toy 🚂. |
| We | have | had | We have ice cream 🍦. / We had fun 🎉. |
| They | have | had | They have many friends 👫. / They had a picnic 🌳. |
| How to Use “Have” |
1. To show possession (ownership)
- I have a bicycle 🚲.
- He has a new backpack 🎒.
2. To talk about relationships
- She has two brothers 👦👦.
- We have a big family 👨👩👧👦.
3. To talk about experiences
- I have a lot of homework 📚.
- They had a great trip ✈️.
| Positive, Negative & Questions |
| Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Positive ✅ | She has a kite 🪁. |
| Negative ❌ | He does not have a pen ✏️. |
| Question ❓ | Do you have a pencil? ✏️ |
Tip: For he, she, it, we use does not have in negative sentences.
- Example: She does not have a dog 🐕.
| Short Answers for Questions |
Do you have a bike?
- Yes, I do ✅ / No, I do not ❌
Does she have a bag?
- Yes, she does ✅ / No, she does not ❌
| Quick Practice 🏃♂️ |
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of “have”:
- I ___ a red pen. ✏️
- She ___ a cute puppy 🐶.
- We ___ a lot of fun at the park 🎠.
- He ___ a new toy car 🚗.
- They ___ breakfast at 7 a.m. 🍳
Answer Key: 1. have 2. has 3. had 4. has 5. had
| 💡 Remember: |
- I/You/We/They → have
- He/She/It → has
- Past tense → had
Let’s practice!🖊️
