Exercises. Complete the sentences, using the correct form of have / have got.
Example:
______________ a dozen potholders to sell at the bazaar. (I / have) ==> I have (got) a dozen potholders to sell at the bazaar.
1. They don’t have enough money for movie tickets.
2. John has short hair and a blue T-shirt in that old picture.
3. Mary isn’t coming in to work today. She has a cold.
4. I have a secret, and I promised not to tell anyone what it is.
5. If you don’t have a key, you can call me at the office and I will come and let you in.
6. You kids have too many toys. We’re going to donate some to charity.
7. Mr. Smith has a wonderful sense of humor.
8. Mr. Jones won’t hire a secretary who doesn’t have a good work ethic.
9. I’d love to stay and chat, but I don’t have time this afternoon.
10. Do you have any space in the trunk for my backpack?
Exercises. Complete the sentences, using have / had, and a phrase from the list.
Example:
We had a bad ______________ last night. (storm) ==> We had a bad storm last night.
1. You can have a sandwich if you’re still hungry.
2. It’s very hot out, and I’m thirsty. Do you have something to drink?
3. Don’t bother Mr. Black. He’s having a bad day.
4. The boys had a good time at the ballpark.
5. Could I have some cake for dessert?
6. Believe it or not, my father has never had a car accident.
7. Grandmother and Grandfather were married for over sixty years, and they never had an argument.
8. Did Jack’s wife have her baby yet?
9. Welcome to Hawaii. Did you have a good flight?
10. I hope the newlyweds have a nice trip for their honeymoon.
Exercises. Describe what these people are doing, using the correct form of have with a phrase from the list.
Example:
(a picnic) ==> They’re having a picnic.
1. She’s having a glass of milk.
2. They’re having a good time.
3. He’s having a physical.
4. She’s having a cup of coffee.
5. They’re having fun.
6. She’s having a birthday.
7. The baby’s having a snack.