Has, Have Chapter Notes | English for Class 1 (Mridang) PDF Download

Introduction

The words has and have tell us that someone or something owns or possesses something. 

They show what a person, animal, or thing has.

For example:

• I have a red balloon.
• She has a pet cat.

When to Use Has and Have?

1. Has – Used for One Person, Animal, or Thing

We use has with he, she, it, or one name/thing.

Examples:

• He has a football.
• She has long hair.
• The cat has sharp claws.
• Rahul has a big house.

2. Have – Used for More Than One or with ‘I’ and ‘You’

We use have with I, you, we, they, or many names/things.

Examples:

• I have a new toy.
• You have a nice dress.
• We have a big garden.
• They have two bicycles.

Examples in Sentences

1. She has a pretty doll.
2. We have a holiday today.
3. The dog has a fluffy tail.
4. I have a red pencil.
5. They have a big car.

Fun Exercise

Fill in the blanks with Has or Have:

1. He ______ a blue bag.
2. I ______ a pet dog.
3. She ______ two brothers.
4. They ______ many toys.
5. We ______ a big school.

Ans:

1. He has a blue bag.
2. I have a pet dog.
3. She has two brothers.
4. They have many toys.
5. We have a big school.