Using (have / has) to describe yourself and others.
This rule is about how to say what you or someone else
possesses, owns, or features (like body parts or traits). The verb you choose
depends on who you are talking about.
A. Using "Have"
We use the word have when we talk about ourselves, a group we are part of, or when we speak directly to someone.- Use
"have" with these words:
- I
- We
- They
- You (singular
or plural)
- Plural
nouns (more than one person, place, or thing)
- Examples:
- I have a
new bicycle.
- We have a
big garden.
- They have many
toys.
- You have a
nice smile.
- The
students have their books. (Plural noun)
B. Using "Has"
We use the word has when we talk about one other person or one thing.- Use
"has" with these words:
- He
- She
- It
- Singular
noun (just one person, place, or thing)
- Examples:
- He has a
red car.
- She has a
pink dress.
- It has a
long tail.
- My
brother has a loud laugh. (Singular noun)