Summary of "Глагол HAVE. Have / Has - Have got / Has got - что значит и в чем разница?"
Summary of the Video
Topic: The use and differences between the verbs have / has and have got / has got in English.
Main Ideas and Concepts
Meaning and Usage
- Both have / has and have got / has got express possession or ownership (translated as “to have,” “to possess,” or “to own”).
- Example:
- “I have a dog”
- “I have got a dog” Both sentences mean the same thing.
Formality and Style
- Have got / has got is more common in informal or colloquial speech, such as conversations or letters to friends.
- Have / has is more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Conjugation and Grammar
- Verbs in English conjugate in the present tense only in the third person singular (he, she, it).
- Example:
- “He has a dog”
- “He has got a dog”
- The verb have can be the main verb or an auxiliary verb depending on the sentence.
Shortening and Contractions
- In have got / has got, the verb have can be contracted:
- “I’ve got”
- “She’s got”
- The auxiliary verb in questions and negatives differs depending on whether you use have or have got.
Questions and Negatives
- When using have as the main verb, questions and negatives require an auxiliary verb (do/does).
- Example:
- “Do you have a dog?”
- “He does not have a dog.”
- Example:
- When using have got / has got, have itself acts as the auxiliary.
- Example:
- “Have you got a dog?”
- “She hasn’t got a dog.”
- Example:
Common Mistakes
- Some learners mistakenly separate “have got” into two unrelated words or confuse the auxiliary function of “have.”
- This often happens due to incomplete memorization or misunderstanding from school teaching.
Detailed Instructions / Methodology
Expressing Possession
- Use have / has for a neutral or formal tone.
- Use have got / has got for informal, spoken English.
Conjugation
- For third person singular (he, she, it), use has or has got.
- For other subjects (I, you, we, they), use have or have got.
Forming Questions and Negatives
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With have (main verb):
- Questions: Use auxiliary “do/does” + subject + have.
- Negatives: Use “do/does not” + have.
- Examples:
- “Do you have a dog?”
- “He does not have a dog.”
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With have got / has got:
- Questions: Use “have/has” + subject + got.
- Negatives: Use “haven’t/hasn’t got.”
- Examples:
- “Have you got a dog?”
- “She hasn’t got a dog.”
Contractions
- Use contractions in informal speech for have got:
- “I’ve got”
- “She’s got”
- etc.
Avoiding Common Errors
- Do not separate “have got” incorrectly.
- Remember the auxiliary function of “have” in have got constructions.
Speakers / Sources Featured
- Ekaterina – The main presenter and English teacher explaining the grammar points.
- Schoolchildren / Adult Students – Mentioned as the audience who often ask questions about the verb “have.”
This video provides a clear explanation aimed at helping learners understand the subtle differences and correct usage of have / has and have got / has got in English grammar.
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