Have vs Have got – What’s the difference? - English Grammar lesson

Summary

This video explains the differences between 'have' and 'have got,' focusing on their uses in British and American English. 'Have got' is typically used informally in British English to express possession, relationships, and characteristics, while 'have' is more formal and common in American English. The video also highlights 'have' as a main verb with diverse uses, such as talking about meals, activities, and accidents. Examples and a dialogue between two people demonstrate practical applications, encouraging learners to practice and improve their English.

Takeaways

• 😀 'Have got' is mainly used in British English to talk about possession, personal relationships, characteristics, and illnesses.
• 😀 'Have' is a versatile verb used as both a main verb and an auxiliary verb in English.
• 😀 'Have' as a main verb can describe possession, eating, events, actions, experiences, activities, days, conversations, sleep, accidents, and travel.
• 😀 'Have got' is more informal, while 'have' is slightly more formal and common in American English.
• 😀 'Have' is used as an auxiliary verb to form present perfect and past perfect tenses (e.g., 'he has studied', 'we have paid').
• 😀 Examples comparing 'have got' and 'have' include: 'She's got a cat and two dogs' vs. 'She has a cat and two dogs'.
• 😀 'Have got' often appears in questions and negatives in British English (e.g., 'Have you got a screwdriver?' / 'We haven't got a car').
• 😀 The dialogue between Emma and Oliver demonstrates multiple uses of 'have got' in real-life conversation.
• 😀 Using 'have got' and 'have' correctly can be challenging for elementary and intermediate learners despite the simple rules.
• 😀 Consistent practice and application of 'have' and 'have got' will help learners improve their English effectively.
• 😀 Engaging with exercises, dialogues, and real-life contexts can make mastering these expressions easier and more natural.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the Ling Portal online school video?

The video explains the difference between 'have' and 'have got' and how to use them correctly in English.

What is 'have got' mainly used for?

'Have got' is mainly used to talk about possession, personal relationships, characteristics, and illnesses.

Is 'have got' used more in British or American English?

'Have got' is primarily used in British English and is considered more informal.

What are some examples of 'have' as a main verb?

Examples include: 'Do you have a car?', 'We had a wonderful meal', 'Let's have a party', and 'Have a nice day'.

Besides possession, what other uses does 'have' have?

'Have' can also be used to talk about eating meals, events, actions, experiences, days or parts of days, conversations, sleeping, accidents, problems, and travel.

How is 'have' used as an auxiliary verb?

'Have' is used with -ed forms to make the present perfect and past perfect tenses, such as 'He has studied a lot' or 'We have paid in advance'.

Give an example comparing 'have got' and 'have'.

She’s got a cat and two dogs (British informal) vs She has a cat and two dogs (more formal / American English).

In the dialogue between Emma and Oliver, what activity shows the use of 'have got'?

They use 'have got' when talking about having a shopping list and checking if they have all the ingredients, e.g., 'Have you got the shopping list?' and 'I haven’t got it'.

What subtle difference in formality exists between 'have' and 'have got'?

'Have' is slightly more formal than 'have got', and 'have' is generally preferred in American English.

How does the video suggest learners improve their English?

The video advises learners to keep practicing regularly, and it encourages sharing ideas in the comments about how to improve English.

Can 'have' and 'have got' both indicate possession?

Yes, both can indicate possession, but 'have got' is more informal and mainly British, whereas 'have' is more versatile and formal.

What is the recommended action at the end of the video?

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