1. Warm-Up Dialogue
Tom: Hey, Anna! I have a new phone!
Anna: Oh, really? What kind of phone do you have?
Tom: It’s a smartphone. I have got the latest model.
Anna: Wow! That’s cool. Do you have any good apps on it?
Tom: Yes! I have a lot of useful apps, like a dictionary and a weather app.
Anna: That’s great. I have a smartphone too, but mine is an older model.
Tom: No problem! If you have time, I can show you some new apps.
Anna: Thanks! That would be helpful.
2. Explanation: 'Have' vs. 'Have Got'
In English, both 'have' and 'have got' can be used to show possession, relationships, illnesses, and characteristics. They have the same meaning but are used differently in some cases.
'Have' is common in American English and is used in both speaking and writing.
'Have got' is more common in British English and is mostly used in speaking.
Examples:
I have a car. = I have got a car. (Both mean the same: possession)
She has a brother. = She has got a brother. (Talking about family relationships)
I have a headache. = I have got a headache. (Talking about illness)
3. Sentence Structure
| Structure | | Affirmative | | Negative | | Question | |
|---|---|---|---|
| - 'Have' | - I have a bike. | - I don’t have a bike. | - Do you have a bike? |
| - 'Have got' | - I have got a bike. | - I haven’t got a bike. | - Have you got a bike? |
4. Other Common Uses of 'Have'
(a) Talking about meals and activities:
I have breakfast at 8 AM.
We have a meeting every Monday.
(b) Talking about experiences:
They had a great time at the party.
She had a problem with her computer.
(c) Talking about obligations (with 'have to')
I have to finish my homework.
He has to wake up early.
5. Shortening 'Have' to 've
In spoken and informal written English, 'have' is often shortened to 've when used with pronouns. This contraction is common in casual conversations and informal writing.
Examples:
I have seen that movie. → I've seen that movie.
You have finished your homework. → You've finished your homework.
They have got a new car. → They've got a new car.
However, note that we do not shorten 'have' when it is the main verb in a sentence (e.g., "I have a car," not "I've a car").
6. Quick Practice Fill in the blanks with the correct form of 'have' or 'have got'.
I _______ a big family.
She _______ two cats.
_______ you _______ a pen?
He _______ to go to work early.
We _______ lunch together every Sunday.
(Answers: 1. have got / have, 2. has got / has, 3. Have, got / Do, have, 4. has, 5. have)
7. Summary
'Have' and 'Have got' are used for possession, relationships, and characteristics.
'Have' is common in American English, and 'Have got' is common in British English.
'Have' is used in meals, experiences, and obligations.
'Have' can be shortened to 've in informal English when used as an auxiliary verb.
Practice speaking and writing with 'have' and 'have got' to improve your English skills!
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