Basics. The Verb Have: Possession, Activities, and Meals: correct answers
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The verb have is one of the most important and versatile words in English. While it is commonly used to show ownership or possession (like "I have a pet penguin"), it is also the perfect verb for talking about eating and drinking ("She has pizza for dinner") or doing daily activities ("We have a nice, long nap").
In this challenge, you will help a cast of characters (including spies, wizards, aliens, and hungry college students) choose the correct forms of have, has, and having. You will practice matching the verb to the subject while describing personal belongings, morning routines, weekend plans, and mealtime habits.
You will work through 10 questions featuring a fun mix of single-choice, multi-choice, drop-down, and drag-and-drop formats.
Try the quiz to check your knowledge!
Correct answers
Question 1
The correct answers are Let's have a break and watch a movie this afternoon. and I hope we have a great time at the concert tonight!
We often use "have" with certain nouns to describe actions or experiences (like have a break, have a party, have a good time, have a shower).
However, we do not use "have" for sports or chores. You play tennis (not have a tennis) and you do your homework (not have your homework).
Question 2
I have three fire-breathing dragons in my castle.
We use "have" with "I" to show possession or ownership.
My favorite dragon, Sparky, has shiny green scales and a very long tail.
"Sparky" is a third-person singular subject (it/he/she), so we use "has" for possession.
Every Saturday, we have a big party in the courtyard to celebrate our magical powers!
We use "have" with "we" to talk about organizing or experiencing events and activities, like a party.
Question 3
The correct answers are I usually have breakfast at 7:00 AM. and My brother and I have a cup of tea every morning.
In English, we frequently use "have" to talk about eating meals or drinking beverages.
"My sister have" is incorrect because "sister" is a singular third-person subject (she), which requires "has".
"We haves" is incorrect because "haves" is not a real word; the correct form for "we" is simply "have".
Question 4
Every morning, I have a quick shower before leaving my secret base.
We use "have" with the pronoun "I" to talk about daily activities like taking a shower.
My partner, Agent 008, has breakfast at the cafe across the street.
"Agent 008" is a third-person singular subject (he/she), so we use "has" to talk about eating meals.
We usually have a coffee together before the mission begins.
With the plural pronoun "we", we use "have" to talk about consuming food or drinks.
Question 5
Complete the camper's diary entry by choosing the correct form of "have" for each blank.
I usually have a huge turkey sandwich for lunch every day. My dog, Buster, has a funny habit of staring at me while I eat it. Right now, we are having a lovely picnic in the park, and Buster is hoping I drop a piece of turkey!
I usually have a huge turkey sandwich for lunch every day.
We use the base form "have" with the pronoun "I" to talk about meals and routines.
My dog, Buster, has a funny habit of staring at me while I eat it.
Because "My dog" is third-person singular (he/she/it), we use "has" to show possession or attributes.
Right now, we are having a lovely picnic in the park, and Buster is hoping I drop a piece of turkey!
To describe an activity happening right now, we use the present continuous tense ("are" + "having").
Question 6
Help the spy complete the surveillance report.
The mysterious billionaire ___ three pet penguins in his living room.
The correct answer is has.
We use has (not "have") for third-person singular subjects like "he", "she", "it", or "the billionaire" to talk about possession. "Haves" is not a real word in English!
Question 7
The correct answers are I have three fluffy dogs and a very lazy cat. and My human friend has a cool new smartphone.
The verb "have" is used to show possession or ownership.
Remember the rule for subject-verb agreement: use "have" with I, you, we, and they. Use "has" with he, she, and it.
Therefore, "I has" is incorrect (it should be "I have"), and "My parents has" is incorrect because "parents" is plural (it should be "My parents have").
Question 8
Help the busy office worker finish her quick text message to a friend by choosing the correct word for each gap.
I cannot meet you for lunch because I do not have any free time today! My boss has a very important meeting at noon, and I need to help him prepare. Plus, three new clients are having coffee in the waiting room right now, and they look impatient!
I cannot meet you for lunch because I do not have any free time today!
After the negative auxiliary "do not" (or "don't"), we always use the base form of the verb, which is "have".
My boss has a very important meeting at noon, and I need to help him prepare.
"My boss" is a third-person singular subject (he/she), so we use "has" to talk about his scheduled activities.
Plus, three new clients are having coffee in the waiting room right now, and they look impatient!
For an action happening at this exact moment (drinking coffee), we use the present continuous form ("are having").
Question 9
Complete the hungry college student's text message to their roommate.
I usually ___ a huge pizza for dinner on Fridays!
The correct answer is have.
We use have with the subjects "I", "you", "we", and "they". In English, we frequently use "have" to talk about eating meals or consuming food (like having breakfast, having lunch, or having a pizza).
Question 10
Choose the correct word to finish the tired wizard's diary entry.
After a long day of casting magic spells, Merlin always ___ a nice, long nap.
The correct answer is has.
We use has for third-person singular subjects (like Merlin, he, she, or it). We often use "have" or "has" to talk about daily activities and routines, such as having a nap, having a bath, or having a chat.