It is important to note that the words has and had are forms of the verb to have. This is one of the most used verbs in the English language. However, a lot of people make serious mistakes when using these forms. The verb has (had), the use of which is very important in English, is a unique and at the same time universal word.
When apply
These words can play many roles in the English sentence. Has, had, have, the use of which causes difficulties, lend themselves to certain logic, which will be given later. So, consider all the options for this verb:
- Of course, this verb can act as an ordinary semantic in the meaning of "have." For example: She has a car.
- Similar to the first, the verb to have can also act as an auxiliary. He participates in the formation of most verb forms, except affirmative: Present and Past Simple (Indefinite). For example: He has just returned.
- It can also be used as a modal verb, expressing the possibility or mandatory action. For example: I have to take an exam.
Difficulties may arise when using the verb has (had), the use of which in his speech indicates good knowledge of a foreign language. However, in English there is some regularity in the use of these verbs. So, below are the rules for the correct application of a certain form of the verb in the right situation:
- Has is used with the pronouns: he, she, it.
- Have applied with pronouns: I, you, we, they.
- Had is used with all pronouns, and this is a past tense.
Verb forms
This verb is incorrect, and in the table of similar verbs it is presented as has, had, have. The use of these forms directly depends on the required time.
The had form is used in constructing the simple past tense, past completed and past long time.
Has, had. The use together is permissible only in the application of perfect times. Below are a few examples that will help to clearly understand the essence of the rule:
- She has just had a dinner. This sentence translates as: "She just had lunch."
- She had had a car. Translation: "He had a car."
In the role of a modal verb
This is a very common use case for the has (had) verb in English. Therefore, those who study the language need to clearly know the rules for using these words. They are simple enough, and to navigate the topic, you just need to read the information thoroughly and practice a bit of direct use. The verb has (had) in the English language plays the role of the modal in those cases where it is important to express a certain need for action, which is due to some reason. For example: You have to go, because you must work. This construction is translated as follows: "You must go because you must work."
This verb may be somewhat similar to the modal verb must. Although they carry a similar meaning, nevertheless there is a thin line between them, and every person who knows the language feels this difference at the level of intuition. The modal verb must is more rigid and carries a clear obligation to perform a certain action. An important point is that this verb is most directed towards the speaker himself, that is, he needs to be used in relation to himself. For example: I must go, it would be better. This construction in Russian will sound like this: "I have to leave, it will be better."
In turn, this modal verb should be used in another case: when you need to give advice or recommendation. For example: You have to add more words. Which in translation will sound like: "You should add a few more words."
It is important to note that this modal verb changes in time, in contrast, for example, from the verb must, which remains unchanged.
Instead, you can use the phrase have got to, which in general has the same meaning, but is most often used in everyday conversational speech.
Has (had)
The use and knowledge of the rules of this verb shows a high level of English proficiency. After all, only using specific grammar rules, you can hope that you can understand clearly in a foreign language. It is important to talk about the verb to have as well as about the ordinary semantic. So, he has a translation: “to have,” “to possess,” “to possess.” For example: I have a dog.
To have to, to have got to
Both of these options can be applied if present:
- Possession of something. For example: She has a new house; She has got an house. These designs translate: "She has a new home."
- Various connections. For example: I have father; I have got father. This is translated in both cases by the phrase: "I have a father."
- Diseases For example: I have a headache; I have got a headache. The translation is as follows: "My head hurts."
An important fact is that in negative constructions, to have to and to have got to are constructed in the usual way. For example, in a simple present tense, denial will sound like this: don`t have to and don`t have got to.
The to have got structure can be interchanged with the verbs to get and to receive. For example, I had got a news. Translation: "I got the news."
Also, the to have got to construction can be used as a modal verb, but in no case can it be changed in time. For this case, always use the to have to construct.
Verb abbreviation to have
You need to know that in English, abbreviations are very common, especially in modal, auxiliary verbs. Using the have (has) verb and the ability to shorten it correctly will make your life much easier and make English speech easier. As a rule, the reduction occurs by combining the verb itself with the previous pronoun. This is not spared and our unique verb to have. So, below will be presented all possible abbreviated forms of this verb:
- Have sounds like this: `ve. For example: they`ve, I`ve, you`ve.
- Has abbreviated to `s. For example: she`s, he`s, it`s .;
- Had in abbreviated form: `d. For example: she`d, we`d, you`d.
Conclusion
It is important to note that there are countless idioms, expressions, established phrases with this unique verb. Therefore, I want to draw attention to the importance of this word, because knowledge of different idioms and expressions is only a plus in your speech. Thus, one can demonstrate to the English-speaking interlocutor his broad horizons and make the conversation relaxed and easy, which is so important in everyday life and in business negotiations.