Unit 57

have

Grammar

Examples

Exercises

A. have and have got (= Unit 9)

have and have got (= something) = it is mine:

I've got (something) or I have (something) = it is mine:
'I've got a new car.' or 'I have a new car.'
Sue has got long hair. or Sue has long hair.
Have they got any children? or Do they have any children?
Tim hasn't got a job. or Tim doesn't have a job.
How much time have you got? or How much time do you have?

also

I have got a headache / (a) toothache / a stomach ache / a pain (in my leg etc.)
I have a cold / cough / a sore throat / a temperature / flu etc.
I've got a headache. or I have a headache.
Have you got a cold? or Do you have a cold?

The past is: I had (without 'got') / I didn't have / Did you have? etc.:

When I first met Sue, she had short hair.
He didn't have any money because he didn't have a job.
How much time did you have?

B. have breakfast / have a shower etc.

In these expressions have = eat/drink/take etc. You cannot use 'have got'.

have	example
breakfast / lunch / dinner	'Where's Ann?' 'She's having lunch.'
a meal / a sandwich / a pizza etc.	I don't usually have breakfast.
a cup of coffee / a glass of milk etc.	I had three cups of coffee this morning.
something to eat/drink	'Have a biscuit!' 'Oh, thank you.'

We also use have (not 'have got') in these expressions:

have	example
a bath / a shower	I had a shower this morning.
a rest / a holiday / a party	We're having a party next week. You must come.
a nice time	Enjoy your holiday. Have a nice time!
a walk / a swim / a game (of tennis etc.)	Did you have a good time in London?
a dream / an accident	Sandra has just had a baby.
a look (at ...)	Can I have a look at your newspaper?

C. Compare I've got and I have:

I've got / I have a new shower. It's very good.
(You can use I've got or I have in this sentence.)

I've got / I have a new shower. It's very good.
I have a shower every morning. (not 'I've got')

B: He's having a shower. (= he's washing now)

I've got a new shower.

I'm having a shower.

have / have got (possession)

I've got a new car.
Have you got a headache?
She had a cold last week.

have (meals, etc.)

I'm having breakfast.
They had dinner at a restaurant.
Have a cup of tea.

have (other actions)

I'm having a shower.
We're having a party next week.
Have a nice holiday!

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57.1 Put in the correct form of have or have got.

1. I didn't have time to do the shopping yesterday.

2. 'Has Lisa got (OR Does Lisa have) a car?' 'No, she can't drive.'

3. He can't open the door. a key.

4. What's wrong? a cold last week. He's better now.

5. We wanted to go by taxi but we enough money.

6. Liz is very busy. much free time.

7. any problems when you were on holiday?

57.2 What are these people doing? Choose from the list:

a rest

a cup of tea

a bath

breakfast

dinner

a nice time

1. They're having breakfast.

2. She .

3. He .

4. They .

5. .

6. .

57.3 What do you say in these situations?

1. Ann is going on holiday. What do you say to her before she goes?

2. You meet Claire at the airport. She has just got off her plane. Ask her about the flight.

3. Tom is going on a long journey. What do you say to him before he leaves?

4. It's Monday morning. You are at work. Ask Paula about her weekend.

5. Paul has just come home after playing tennis with a friend. Ask him about the game.

6. Rachel is going out for a meal tonight. What do you say to her before she goes?

57.4 Complete the sentences. Use have/had and choose from the list.

an accident

a glass of water

a look

a walk

a party

something to eat

1. We had a party a few weeks ago. We invited fifty people.

2. 'Shall we '? 'No, I'm not hungry.'

3. I was thirsty, so I .

4. I like to get up early and before breakfast.

5. Tina is a very good driver. She has never .

6. There's something wrong with the engine of my car. Can you at it?