Have got / Haven’t got / Have / Don’t have

Have got / Haven’t got / Have / Don’t have | Englisch Münster

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1. Have got
  • Usage: Informal, mostly used in British English.
  • Example: "I have got a new phone."
  • When to use: "Have got" is common in informal conversations, particularly in British English, to indicate possession. It's equivalent to "have" in American English. The contraction "I've got" is very common in spoken language.
  • Context: Casual conversation, everyday speech. Not typically used in formal writing.
2. Haven’t got
  • Usage: Informal, mostly used in British English.
  • Example: "I haven't got any money."
  • When to use: "Haven't got" is the negative form of "have got," and is also informal, mainly in British English. It's used to indicate the lack of possession.
  • Context: Casual or everyday speech, often in spoken language rather than formal writing.
3. Have
  • Usage: Neutral, used in both American and British English, suitable for formal and informal contexts.
  • Example: "I have a new car."
  • When to use: "Have" is more versatile and is used in both informal and formal contexts. It's the standard way to express possession in American English and is also common in formal British English.
  • Context: Suitable for formal writing, professional settings, as well as casual conversation.
4. Don’t have
  • Usage: Neutral, used in both American and British English, suitable for formal and informal contexts.
  • Example: "I don't have any questions."
  • When to use: "Don't have" is the negative form of "have" and is used to indicate the lack of possession. It’s neutral in formality and is widely used in both British and American English.
  • Context: Appropriate in both formal writing and casual conversation. For example, you can use it in business emails or when chatting with friends.
Summary of Formality and Regional Usage:
  • "Have got" and "Haven't got": More informal, especially in British English.
  • "Have" and "Don't have": More neutral and appropriate for both formal and informal situations, widely used in both American and British English.
In professional writing or formal contexts, "have" and "don't have" are preferred. "Have got" and "haven't got" are generally reserved for more casual conversations, especially in the UK.
1. Have got
  • Usage: Informal, mostly used in British English.
  • Example: I have got a new phone.
  • When to use: "Have got" is common in informal conversations, particularly in British English, to indicate possession. It’s equivalent to "have" in American English. The contraction "I've got" is very common in spoken language.
  • Context: Casual conversation, everyday speech. Not typically used in formal writing.
2. Haven’t got
  • Usage: Informal, mostly used in British English.
  • Example: I haven't got any money.
  • When to use: "Haven’t got" is the negative form of "have got" and is also informal, mainly in British English. It’s used to indicate the lack of possession.
  • Context: Casual or everyday speech, often in spoken language rather than formal writing.
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English Vocabulary Exercise: Have got / Haven’t got / Have / Don’t have

1. He ______ much free time. He’s always working.
a) doesn’t have
b) hasn’t got
c) doesn’t got

2. We ______ to leave early tomorrow morning. The flight is at 6 AM.
a) have got
b) got
c) has

3. She ______ any friends in this town. She just moved here last week.
a) hasn’t got
b) haven’t got
c) hasn’t have

4. They ______ a big house by the sea. It has a stunning ocean view.
a) have
b) has got
c) has

5. I ______ any money left. I spent everything on groceries.
a) don’t have
b) haven’t got
c) haven’t have

6. He ______ a new pair of shoes. They are blue and very comfortable.
a) has got
b) got
c) have

7. I ______ any siblings. I am an only child.
a) don’t have
b) haven’t got
c) doesn’t have

8. We ______ any plans for the weekend. We might just relax at home.
a) haven’t got
b) haven’t
c) don’t have

9. She ______ two cats and a dog. The cats are named Luna and Max.
a) has
b) has got
c) have

10. They ______ enough food for the party. They need to buy more snacks.
a) haven’t got
b) don’t have
c) doesn’t have

11. We ______ tickets for the concert. It’s going to be an amazing show.
a) have got
b) got
c) have

12. She ______ a smartphone. She prefers using a simple phone.
a) doesn’t have
b) hasn’t got
c) don’t have

13. He ______ a clue about what’s going on. He’s completely lost.
a) hasn’t got
b) don’t have
c) doesn’t have

14. They ______ plenty of time to finish the project. The deadline is next month.
a) have
b) have got
c) has got

15. I ______ a brother who lives in Canada. He works as a software engineer.
a) has
b) have
c) have got

16. We ______ the results yet. They should be available by next week.
a) don’t have
b) haven’t got
c) hasn’t got

17. She ______ a meeting in the afternoon. It’s with her new manager.
a) have
b) has got
c) haven’t got

18. He ______ the latest version of the software. He needs to update it soon.
a) hasn’t got
b) doesn’t have
c) have got

19. They ______ enough chairs for everyone. Some guests will have to stand.
a) haven’t got
b) don’t have
c) hasn’t got

20. We ______ a lot of work to do today. The presentation is tomorrow.
a) have
b) have got
c) has

21. She ______ a very beautiful garden at her house. It’s filled with flowers.
a) has
b) has got
c) haven’t got

22. They ______ the report yet. It’s due tomorrow.
a) haven’t got
b) don’t have
c) doesn’t have

23. He ______ a big surprise for her birthday. She will be so happy.
a) has
b) has got
c) doesn’t have

24. I ______ any information about the new project. Could you update me?
a) don’t have
b) hasn’t got
c) haven’t got

25. We ______ any changes to the schedule. It remains the same.
a) haven’t got
b) haven’t
c) doesn’t have

26. They ______ a new car. It’s a hybrid model.
a) have got
b) has
c) haven’t got

27. She ______ the correct answer to the question. She was confident about it.
a) has got
b) doesn’t have
c) haven’t got

28. I ______ the documents for the meeting. I will bring them later.
a) don’t have
b) hasn’t got
c) haven’t got

29. They ______ a vacation planned for the summer. They are going to Italy.
a) have got
b) haven’t got
c) have

30. He ______ any experience with this kind of work. He is just starting out.
a) hasn’t got
b) don’t have
c) hasn’t have

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Have got / Haven’t got / Have / Don’t have

Have got / Haven’t got / Have / Don’t have | Englisch Münster