Learn when to use have and has in English with simple explanations, examples, common mistakes, and practice sentences for beginner ESL students.
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Have and has are two of the most common words in English. They are used to talk about possessions, family members, and everyday life.
Many English learners know the words have and has, but they are not always sure when to use each one.
The good news is that the rule is simple.
By the end of this lesson, you will know exactly when to use have and when to use has.
I promise you that if you learned to properly and correctly how to use the verbs: To Be, To Do, and To Have, you will have a much easier time learning English. These verbs are a vital part of the foundation of learning the English language.
After you finish with this lesson, I urge you to click the links near the end of this lesson that will take you to the lessons about the verbs I just mentioned as well as to many other lessons on this website.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What Is the Difference Between Have and Has?
When Do We Use Have?
When Do We Use Has?
What Are Some Examples of Have?
What Are Some Examples of Has?
What Are Common Mistakes?
Can You Practice Have and Has?
What Should You Learn Next?
What Is the Difference Between Have and Has?
Have and has both show possession. Possession means something belongs to someone.
Examples:
I have a phone.
She has a phone.
Both sentences talk about possession.
The difference is the subject.
When Do We Use Have?
Use have with:
I
You
We
They
Examples:
I have a computer.
You have a job.
We have a house.
They have children.
Simple Rule:
I, You, We, They = Have
When Do We Use Has?
Use has with:
He
She
It
Examples:
He has a car.
She has a bicycle.
It has four legs.
Simple Rule:
He, She, It = Has
What Are Some Examples of Have?
I have a phone.
I have a brother.
You have a backpack.
We have a dog.
They have a house.
Try reading the sentences aloud.
What Are Some Examples of Has?
He has a job.
She has a computer.
He has two children.
She has a sister.
It has four wheels.
Notice that every sentence uses he, she, or it.
What Are Common Mistakes?
Incorrect:
He have a car.
Correct:
He has a car.
Incorrect:
She have a phone.
Correct:
She has a phone.
Incorrect:
It have four legs.
Correct:
It has four legs.
These are very common ESL mistakes.
Watch The Video Below.
Have vs Has: The Easy Way to Use Them Correctly
Can You Practice Have and Has?
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Download a free practice page from this lesson and continue practicing have and has on your own.
This worksheet is part of the complete Have vs Has ESL Lesson available in The KBob Teacher Toolbox.
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The complete lesson includes:
• Picture Dictionary
• Vocabulary Practice
• Grammar Notes
• Grammar Activities
• Negative Sentences Practice
• Speaking Activities
• Partner Interview
• Role Play Activities
• Listening Comprehension Activity
• Writing Activities
• Quiz
• Answer Key
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What Should You Learn Next?
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Conclusion
Learning have and has is an important step toward speaking English more confidently.
Remember:
I, You, We, They = Have
He, She, It = Has
Practice these sentences every day and soon the rule will become automatic.
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I have a computer.
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