
There be and have, has are important grammatical structures in English. Let’s dive deeper into their differences and practice using them.
Definitions:
- there be: This form is used to describe the presence of something at a specific location (singular or plural).
- have, has: These forms are used when someone or something owns an object, with "has" for singular objects and "have" for plural objects. The choice between "have" and "has" depends on whether you're talking about one item or multiple.
Difference:
The key difference lies in what they describe:
- There be (singular or plural) focuses on the location of the object:
- There is an apple in the bag.
- There are dogs in the park.
- Have, has (plural objects) focuses on ownership:
- She has a cat.
- They have pets.
Practice:
Let’s fill in the blanks with "have" and "has":
1. I __ a dog in my house.
2. There ____ flowers in our garden last fall.
- The big tree has apples on its branches.
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David has an umbrella at his friend’s place.
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She has a cat that loves to climb walls.
- His father has many beautiful pictures in his album.
Special Questions:
For questions about what someone has or doesn’t have, let's use "what’s" and "how’s":
7. What’s the sun shining on the sky?
8. How are you feeling today?
- What’s Helen going to do next week?
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How many students are in your class today?
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What’s David doing tonight?
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How many apples have fallen from the tree?
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What's the weather like tomorrow?
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Who is coming over for dinner?
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What will Helen do when she finishes her job?
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Who is taking care of the pet at home?
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What’s the weather in New York today?
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How many friends are sitting across the table?
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Who came to buy lunch for me?
- What will Miss Li do when she finishes her work?
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