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To Have Masterclass C1

The document explains the various uses of the verb 'have' in English, including its role as a main verb for possession, an auxiliary verb for different tenses, and expressions of obligation. It highlights the distinction between 'have' as a static and active verb, and the correct usage of 'have got' compared to 'have'. Additionally, it provides examples to illustrate these concepts and their grammatical implications.

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To Have Masterclass C1

The document explains the various uses of the verb 'have' in English, including its role as a main verb for possession, an auxiliary verb for different tenses, and expressions of obligation. It highlights the distinction between 'have' as a static and active verb, and the correct usage of 'have got' compared to 'have'. Additionally, it provides examples to illustrate these concepts and their grammatical implications.

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USES OF

“HAVE”IN
ENGLISH
HAVE AS MAIN VERB:
POSSESSION
• We don´t contract HAVE “when it is a main
verb”

I have a cat. CORRECT


I`ve a cat. NOT CORRECT
HAVE IS STATIC AND ACTIVE
VERB
• What is difference? Which shows possession?

• I have a cat.
• I will have drinks with my friends.
HAVE + OBJECT

• To have + a bath
• To have + a drink
• To have + a problema

When there is have+object, it is an activity or experience, so it becomes an


active verb and we can use it in continuous tenses:
I am having a cat. NOT CORRECT
I am having a bath right now. CORRECT
HAVE TO AS OBLIGATION

• HAVE TO also means obligation imposed by


others:
• Do we have to spend Christmas with my
grandparents? (Is it an obligation to…?)
• Do I have to pay taxes this year? (obligation imposed by
the State)
TO HAVE +
OBJECT+PARTICIPLE
• I had my car fixed last week. (I paid someone
to fix my car)

• I had my car stolen last week. (something bad


was done to me)
HAVE GOT = TO HAVE

• HAVE GOT means to have, they are synonyms.


• When making question: HAVE you GOT..sisters? CORRECT
• HAVE YOU SISTERS? INCORRECT

• HAVE GOT in the past is: HAD


• My mother had 4 children. CORRECT
• My mother had got 4 children. INCORRECT
I HAVE GOT= SPECIFIC
OBLIGATION
• It is an informal expression
• The obligation is specific, not general:
• I have got to call my mom.

• I have to pay taxes. General obligation


HAVE AS AUXILIARY VERB

• We use “have” as auxiliary verb for several tenses in English:

• I have lived in Bcn all my life. (present perfect)


• I have been living in Bcn for 2 months. (present perfect continous.
• I will have finished University by 2024. (future perfect)

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