Friday, September 24, 2010
Have vs. Have got
* When talking about possession, it is usually possible to replace have with have got.
* When talking about actions or experiences, it is not possible to use have got instead of have.
Examples:
I have a great idea. OR I have got a great idea.
They have a great house. OR They have got a great house.
He is having a bad day. NOT He is having got a bad day.
We are going to have a meeting next week. NOT We are going to have got a meeting next week.
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Quiz: Have and Have Got.
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