Using has and have

The auxiliary verbs has and have are used in the present tense to indicate ideas such as possession, relationships and physical characteristics.

• She has blue eyes.
• They have a tea estate.
• She has a sweet personality.

Has and have are also used to form present perfect tenses.

• They have finished the job.
• He has received the parcel.

Use have when the subject is a plural noun or the pronouns I, we, they or you.

Use has when the subject is a singular noun or the pronouns he, she or it.

Complete the following sentences using has or have.

1. I …………………………………… finished working on the project.

2. She …………………………………… returned from office.

3. They ……………………………………. accepted the invitation.

4. He ……………………………………. applied for the job.

5. You …………………………………… surprised me.

6. We …………………………………… a surprise for you.

7. Rohan …………………………………… passed the test.

8. Mother ……………………………………….. made a delicious cake.

9. Amar …………………………………………. prepared the report.

10. Sonal and Priyanka ……………………………………….. won prizes.

Answers

1. I have finished working on the project.

2. She has returned from office.

3. They have accepted the invitation.

4. He has applied for the job.

5. You have surprised me.

6. We have a surprise for you.

7. Rohan has passed the test.

8. Mother has made a delicious cake.

9. Amar has prepared the report.

10. Sonal and Priyanka have won prizes.