Questions and Answers
What does 'have got' indicate in terms of possession?
It indicates ownership or possession, such as 'I have got a car'.
How do you form a negative sentence using 'have got'?
You use the structure: Subject + have/has not got + object, e.g., 'He has not got any money'.
What is the interrogative form of 'have got'?
The interrogative form is: Have/has + subject + got + object?, e.g., 'Have you got the time?'.
Provide the affirmative form of 'have got' using 'she' and an object.
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List the contraction for 'they have got'.
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What is a less common past form of 'have got' and when is it used?
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How does 'have got' differ in usage between British and American English?
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In what contexts is 'have got' preferred over 'have'?
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Study Notes
Theme: Have Got
1. Definition
- "Have got" is used to indicate possession, relationships, or characteristics.
2. Usage
- Primarily used in informal British English.
- Indicates possession or ownership (e.g., "I have got a car" = "I have a car").
- Used to express necessity or obligation (e.g., "I have got to go" = "I must go").
3. Structure
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Affirmative Form: Subject + have/has got + object
- Example: "She has got a new phone."
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Negative Form: Subject + have/has not got + object
- Example: "He has not got any money."
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Interrogative Form: Have/has + subject + got + object?
- Example: "Have you got the time?"
4. Contractions
- Common contractions include:
- "I have got" = "I've got"
- "You have got" = "You've got"
- "He/She/It has got" = "He’s/She’s/It’s got"
- "They have got" = "They've got"
- "We have got" = "We've got"
5. Tense Considerations
- Present Simple: "I have got"
- Past Simple (less common): "I had got" (indicates previous possession)
- Future: "I will have got" (indicates future possession but is somewhat rare)
6. Alternatives
- "Have" can be used alone in American English: "I have a car."
- "Have got" is often interchangeable with "have" but less formal.
7. Contextual Considerations
- Preferred in spoken English.
- Less common in formal writing; opt for "have" in formal settings.
Definition
- "Have got" indicates possession, relationships, or characteristics.
Usage
- Commonly used in informal British English.
- Indicates possession (e.g., "I've got a car" means "I have a car").
- Expresses necessity or obligation (e.g., "I've got to go" means "I must go").
Structure
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Affirmative Form: Subject + have/has got + object
- Example: "She has got a new phone."
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Negative Form: Subject + have/has not got + object
- Example: "He has not got any money."
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Interrogative Form: Have/has + subject + got + object?
- Example: "Have you got the time?"
Contractions
- Contractions for "have got" include:
- "I've got" for "I have got"
- "You've got" for "You have got"
- "He's got" for "He has got"
- "She's got" for "She has got"
- "It's got" for "It has got"
- "They've got" for "They have got"
- "We've got" for "We have got"
Tense Considerations
- Present Simple: "I have got" commonly used for current possession.
- Past Simple: "I had got" denotes previous possession but is less commonly used.
- Future: "I will have got" indicates future possession, though usage is rare.
Alternatives
- In American English, "have" can replace "have got" (e.g., "I have a car").
- "Have got" is usually interchangeable with "have," but is less formal.
Contextual Considerations
- "Have got" is preferred in spoken English.
- It is less suitable for formal writing; "have" should be used in formal contexts.
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Description
'Have got' is a popular phrase in informal British English that indicates possession, relationships, or necessity. This quiz will explore its definitions, structures, and various forms through examples and contractions. Test your understanding of this essential expression!
