Have got/Has got

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What is the structure of the present perfect tense in English?

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The present perfect tense is formed using 'have/has' + past participle (e.g., 'have got', 'has eaten').

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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When do we use 'have got' in a sentence?

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'Have got' is used to indicate possession or to describe characteristics in informal contexts.

Front

What is the difference between 'have got' and 'has got'?

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'Have got' is used with I, you, we, they; 'has got' is used with he, she, it.

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How do you form a negative sentence with 'have got'?

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To form a negative sentence, use 'have not got' or 'has not got' (e.g., 'I have not got a car').

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

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How do you form a question with 'have got'?

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To form a question, invert the subject and 'have/has' (e.g., 'Have you got a pen?').

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What is the contraction for 'have got'?

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The contraction for 'have got' is 've got' (e.g., 'I've got a book').

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CCSS.L.2.2C

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What is the contraction for 'has got'?

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The contraction for 'has got' is 's got' (e.g., 'She's got a dog').

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CCSS.L.2.2C

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Can 'have got' be used in formal writing?

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No, 'have got' is considered informal; in formal writing, use 'have'.

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What does 'have not got' mean?

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'Have not got' means to not possess something (e.g., 'I have not got any money').

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What is an example of using 'have got' to describe a characteristic?

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An example is 'She has got blue eyes,' indicating a physical characteristic.