Difference Between ‘Has’ and ‘Have’
‘Has’ vs ‘Have’
Do you have grammar troubles? We all do. Yes, even an English major will sometimes have trouble with the simplest of grammars. So, do not think that you are inadequate when you suddenly get confused with your native language.
In this article, we are going to touch on two of the most commonly used words in the English language ‘“ ‘has’ and ‘have’.
Both words are verbs, and they posses numerous meanings – such as, own, experience, consume, possess, and receive ‘“ just to name a few. They can be auxiliary verbs as well. As a fundamental rule, the singular verb is ‘has’ and its plural is ‘have’. Seemingly, ‘have’ is used more often than ‘has’, because ‘have’ is also used for the singular forms of the first and second person.
Example:
Singular form in the first person: “I have everything I wanted, but you.”
Singular form in the second person: “You have my heart, and it only beats for you.”
As you can see, even in singular forms, ‘have’ is still extensively used, since the ‘I’ and ‘You’ pronouns are naturally followed by the verb ‘have’. The only suitable way for a person to use the verb ‘has’, is for the third person.
Example:
Singular form in the third person: “He has the most beautiful smile.”
The ‘have’, however, is strictly used in all plural forms. First, second, or third person, it doesn’t matter at all. As long as it is plural, ‘have’ is the verb to be used.
Example:
Plural form in the first person: “We have all that we need.”
Plural form in the second person: “You have the budget.”
Plural form in the third person: “They have the most suitable approach.”
This principle works just about the same when one has to use ‘has’ and ‘have’ as an auxiliary verb. Coupled with the auxiliary verb ‘has’ or ‘have’, a past participle can serve as the main verb in a sentence. The expression of the action is now considered as a present-perfect tense.
Examples:
“He has changed the world.”
“She has broken the record.”
“You have tried your best.”
“We have created a monster.”
Summary:
1. ‘Has’ is a singular verb. ‘Have’ is plural.
2. ‘Have’ is more commonly used, because it can still be used suitably in singular forms. ‘Has’, on the other hand, is only used for the singular third person.
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will appreciate it if you could advise as to which one of the following two is correct usage.
1. “..my Engineering training and work experiene has instilled a sense of objectivity..”
2. replace “has” with “have” in the sentence above.
Based on the article above, the right answer would be “HAVE”
Now fully understand difference between HAS and HAVE
Thank you
Jane have 5 new english books.
Is this correct?
Jane has 5 new english books.
Jane consider a third person we are talking about .
so … based on my understanding we have to use HAS.
thanks.
has is correct… 🙂
.. Nine siblings has become eight.
Is this right?
No. It is “9 siblings have become 8”.
NO,when the Name comes,there should always be used Has.
employee have to clean shave every day as part of neatness.
Please corrct this sentance and pls suggest me how we can modify this sentance to a beautiful
Gireesh, the correct way to say that would be either one of these, depending on what you are trying to say:
Employees have to clean shave every day to be neat.
The employee has to clean shave every day to be neat.
Gireesh
Have is the correct answer.
Now I Can understand the different between have & has
Thnx
this creative writing process is for the venturous Entrepreneurs who have an idea, wants to make it a reality and believes that it is possible.
I am explaining this to my 6 year and now he understands.
Thanks
This was really a good explanation. Thanks a lot!
Good article. Question. Where does the word “hath” fit into this bunch?
has vs have vs hath
Ok what about this one
Either the students or the teacher A.)Has broken B.)Have broken the television set.
@ebony, option a is correct. It is concord of prosimity(nearnest to the verb) you consider the teacher.
This is a very useful article. Thanks a lot
he “have” class or
He “has”class
Which is correct
he has has used for singulr
Has is correct
Is this sentence correct : Thank you to everyone who already has donated to our charity.
Marci,
I think ‘have’ is correct use in that sentence.
Thank you to everyone who already have donated to our charity.
everyone = have
please make correction if that is not correct.
My handsome son he has my big beautiful smile
Is this correct?
Yes
Which one is correct? Each and everyone one of you has or have a special place in my heart.
How many balloons does have the Ben
The Ben have 2 balloons
Is this correct
No
Has is use for third party
Here ben is third party
I Emmanuel has taken over
Is this correct
The seminar she attended has identified and exemplified the different steps in the shoe-making process,
OR
The seminar she attended have identified and exemplified the different steps in the shoe-making process?
And why?
Always had a hard time remembering terms such as participle…way i taught myself was he,name/she,name/it,name of it=has…..everything else is have.
Have you had your lunch ? Is it correct or not
Which is correct:
He has many books or
He have many books..
Is this correct…..They has legs
They have legs
The vender has some fruits is this correct
Which is correct…
Management have reviewed the report
Management has reviewed the report
Jed has difficulties in looking better signal at home
please advise if correct
This song have my heart. Is this sentence correct?