Chapter- 4                  Have you thought of the verb ‘have’ …



Q: What is the main verb discussed in the passage?
A: The main verb discussed is ‘have’.

Q: Can ‘have’ be used in the present continuous form as a main verb?
A: No, it cannot be used in the present continuous form when it is the main verb.

Q: Which of these is correct — “I am having a bicycle” or “I have a bicycle”?
A: The correct sentence is “I have a bicycle.”

Q: Which of these is wrong — “He is having a cold” or “He has a cold”?
A: The wrong sentence is “He is having a cold.”

Q: Which auxiliary verb is used with ‘have’ to make negatives?
A: The auxiliary verb ‘do’ is used (do/does/did).

Q: What is the correct negative form of “He has a car”?
A: The correct negative form is “He doesn’t have a car.”

Q: What is wrong with the sentence “He hasn’t a car”?
A: It is incorrect because ‘have’ as a main verb needs the auxiliary ‘do’ in negatives.

Q: What is the correct form of “I am having a lot of homework”?
A: The correct form is “I have a lot of homework.”

Q: Which tense forms are used with ‘have’ as a main verb?
A: Only simple present and simple past forms.

Q: What does the verb ‘have’ often show in a sentence?
A: It shows possession, relation, ownership, experience, or state.

Q: Give two examples of using ‘have’ to show possession.
A: (i) I have a car. (ii) She has a new phone.

Q: Give two examples of using ‘have’ to indicate relationship.
A: (i) I have two sisters. (ii) He has many friends.

Q: Give two examples of using ‘have’ to show ownership.
A: (i) They have a farmhouse. (ii) Our school has a big playground.

Q: Give two examples of using ‘have’ to refer to eating or drinking.
A: (i) I have breakfast at 8 o’clock. (ii) She had a cup of tea.

Q: Give two examples of using ‘have’ to refer to activities or experiences.
A: (i) We had a great time at the party. (ii) I have a meeting today.

Q: Give two examples of using ‘have’ to refer to physical condition.
A: (i) He has a fever. (ii) She has a headache.

Q: Write the correct negative form of “I have a cold.”
A: I don’t have a cold.

Q: Write the correct negative form of “She has a car.”
A: She doesn’t have a car.

Q: Write the correct question form of “You have a pen.”
A: Do you have a pen?

Q: Write the correct question form of “He has a book.”
A: Does he have a book?

Q: Why can’t we say “I am having a bicycle”?
A: Because ‘have’ as a main verb cannot be used in the continuous form when it shows possession. We say “I have a bicycle.”

Q: When can we use ‘have’ in the continuous form?
A: Only when ‘have’ means experience, activity, or enjoyment, such as “I am having lunch,” “They are having fun,” or “We are having a meeting.”

Q: What is the difference between “I have tea” and “I am having tea”?
A: “I have tea” means it’s a habit or routine; “I am having tea” means it is happening right now.

Q: Explain the use of ‘have’ to show relationship with examples.
A: ‘Have’ is used to indicate family or social relations. Example: “I have a brother.” “She has many friends.”

Q: Explain the use of ‘have’ to express ownership.
A: ‘Have’ shows that something belongs to a person or group. Example: “We have a car.” “My uncle has a company.”

Q: Explain how ‘have’ can refer to experiences or activities.
A: It is used to talk about things we do or enjoy. Example: “We had a great time.” “She has a dance class.”

Q: How is the negative form of ‘have’ made?
A: By using ‘do/does’ with the base form — for example, “I don’t have,” “He doesn’t have.”

Q: Write five different uses of ‘have’ in sentences.
A:

I have a book. (possession)

I have lunch at noon. (eating)

I have a headache. (physical condition)

I have two brothers. (relationship)

I have a meeting today. (activity)

Q: What does the passage suggest about learning the uses of ‘have’?
A: It suggests that we should explore and enjoy the different uses of ‘have’ to improve our grammar and communication.

Q: What is the key rule about using ‘have’ as a main verb?
A: The key rule is — use it only in the simple present or simple past tense, not in continuous form when it means possession or ownership.

Answer by Dimpee Bora