Grammar: The “HAVE” Verb www.alliance.k12.ec

The Verb: HAVE Describes: Possessions. I have a book. The dog has a ball. Things you need to do. I have to wash the floor. She has to do her homework. ddale@alliance.k12.ec

The Verb: HAVE Rules: Is this sentence OK? HAVE HAS She have a kitten. She has a kitten. So: How do we know when to use HAVE or HAS? HAVE HAS ddale@alliance.k12.ec

The Verb: HAVE Practice: Mr. Dale ________________ a cup of coffee. Leanne ______________ math homework. Leanne and Mary ___________ a little dog. We ______________ to clean the floor. I _____________ a little key for the door. The owl ______________ tiny eyes. She ____________ a backpack on the floor. He ______________ to know the answer. has has have have have has has has ddale@alliance.k12.ec

The Verb: HAVE – In the Past Rules: Is this sentence OK? Yesterday, he has a ball. Yesterday, he had a ball. In the PAST the verb to have becomes “had”. 1. They had a great time at the beach. The cat has a mouse. We had a car last year. Yesterday she had a headache. 5. Today, she has a headache. ddale@alliance.k12.ec

The Verb: Past and Present Practice: I _________________ a blue car now. Last year we _______________ a green car. My teacher ____________ a blue shirt today. Yesterday he _____________ a yellow shirt. OH, no! My cup _________ a broken handle. They _____________ a test yesterday. My controller ____________ a dead battery. Wow. Mr. Dale ___________ short hair. have had has had has have has has ddale@alliance.k12.ec