USE OF HAVE ,HAS

 

 

"Have" and "has" are both forms of the verb "to have," and their usage depends on the subject of the sentence and the tense being used. Here's a breakdown of when to use each:

1. "Have" is used with plural subjects and in the first person (I/we) and second person (you) forms of the present tense:
• I have a cat.
• We have three cars.
• You have a beautiful garden.
• They have a meeting at 3 PM.
2. "Has" is used with singular subjects in the third person (he/she/it) form of the present tense:
• He has a new job.
• She has an appointment at the dentist.
• It has a red cover.

Additionally, "has" is used in the present perfect tense to indicate an action that was completed in the past but is relevant to the present. In this tense, it's used with both singular and plural subjects:

• She has visited Paris before. (Singular)
• They have finished their work. (Plural)

Here are some examples of how "have" and "has" are used in different tenses:

• Past Tense:
• I had a great time last night. (Past tense for first person singular)
• He had a lot of fun at the party. (Past tense for third person singular)
• We had a picnic yesterday. (Past tense for first person plural)
• They had a long discussion. (Past tense for third person plural)
• Future Tense:
• I will have dinner at 7 PM. (Future tense for first person singular)
• She will have a meeting tomorrow. (Future tense for third person singular)
• We will have a party next week. (Future tense for first person plural)
• They will have exams in May. (Future tense for third person plural)

•                  Remember that the use of "have" and "has" can change in different tenses and moods, so these are just the basic rules for the present, past, and future tenses