English Grammar

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Grammar Focus

We use have and has to talk about what people own or possess: things, family, pets, and more.

• Use have with: I, you, we, they
• Use has with: he, she, it

This grammar is usually used in positive sentences (not questions or negatives).

🔹 Examples:

• I have two sisters.
• She has a new phone.
• They have a big house.
• He has a dog and a cat.

Be careful! We don’t say: She have or They has. Start by thinking: Who is the subject? Then choose have or has.

This grammar is useful for talking about your daily life, your things, and your family which are a big part of English conversation!

🗣️ Why This Grammar Matters for Listening and Speaking

Knowing when to use have or has helps you understand and talk clearly in everyday situations, like:

• ✅ Meeting people:
  “I have two brothers. How about you?”
• ✅ Describing family or roommates:
  “She has a baby.” / “They have three kids.”
• ✅ Talking about your things:
  “I have a laptop but no printer.” / “He has an old phone.”
• ✅ Listening to others describe themselves:
  “My friend has a new job.”
  “We have English class every day.”

Here’s why it helps: When you hear someone say “She has a dog,” you know they’re talking about her possession. If they said, “They have a dog,” the subject is more than one person. This small word tells you who and how many people are involved which is important for following a conversation and replying naturally.

Now, let’s practice your grammar skills with a game.

Let’s practice using “have” and “has” in real conversations.
These questions will help you talk about yourself, people you know, and everyday things. Listen carefully and try to give your own answers using I have, he has, they have, and more.

Talk About Yourself:
What do you have in your room or backpack? Use “I have…”
➤ For example: “I have a red notebook and two pens.”

Talk About a Family Member or Friend:
Choose someone you know. What do they have? Use “He has…” or “She has…”
➤ For example: “He has a guitar. He loves music.”

Describe Your Group:
What do you and your classmates or friends have together? Use “We have…”
➤ For example: “We have English class at 9:00.”

Ask a Question to a Partner:
Can you ask someone what they have?
➤ For example: “Do you have a pet?” or “What do you have in your bag?”

Talk About a Famous Person or Character:
What does a famous person or character have? Use “He has…” or “She has…”
➤ For example: “Spider-Man has a red suit.” / “She has a big house in the movie.”

Use Pictures or Real Items:
Look at a picture or items around you. What do the people or things have? Use “They have…”
➤ For example: “They have hats and sunglasses. It’s sunny!”

Compare With a Partner:
What do you both have that is the same? What is different?
➤ For example: “We both have phones. I have a black one. She has a white one.”