How to form and when to use the verb to HAVE in present tense?
视频信息
答案文本
视频字幕
The verb 'have' is one of the most important verbs in English grammar. It has two basic forms in present tense: 'have' and 'has'. This verb serves multiple functions - it can be a main verb to show possession, like 'I have a book' or 'She has a car', and it can also be an auxiliary verb to form perfect tenses, like 'I have eaten' or 'He has finished'. Understanding how to use 'have' correctly is essential for English communication.
Now let's learn the formation rules for the verb 'have' in present tense. The key is understanding subject-verb agreement. We use 'have' with the subjects I, you, we, and they. We use 'has' with he, she, and it. Here's a helpful memory tip: third person singular subjects take 'has', while everything else takes 'have'. Let's look at this formation chart to see all the combinations clearly.
Now let's explore the most common use of 'have' - expressing possession and ownership. We use 'have' and 'has' to show what we own or possess. This includes concrete objects like 'I have a car', 'She has three books', or 'They have a house'. But possession isn't just about physical things. We also use 'have' for abstract concepts like time, ideas, and problems. For example, 'I have time', 'We have ideas', or 'He has problems'. Understanding this broad concept of possession will help you use 'have' correctly in many situations.
The verb 'have' is also used to describe relationships and characteristics. For family relationships, we say 'I have two sisters' or 'He has three brothers'. We can visualize family connections through simple family trees. For physical characteristics, we use 'have' to describe appearance, like 'He has brown eyes' or 'She has long hair'. We can also use 'have' for personal attributes and qualities, such as 'We have a good teacher' or 'She has musical talent'. These uses of 'have' help us describe the people and qualities that are part of our lives.
The verb 'have' is also used to express experiences, feelings, and temporary states. For physical sensations, we say 'I have a headache' or 'She has a cold'. These describe temporary conditions of the body. For experiences and activities, we use 'have' to talk about skills and fun times, like 'He has experience in teaching' or 'They have fun at parties'. We also use 'have' for emotional states and feelings, such as 'I have confidence' or 'We have doubts'. These uses show that 'have' can describe both positive and negative temporary conditions and experiences.