Has got have got Grammar worksheets

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have/has got, haven’t/hasn’t got Complete the sentences with the correct form.

This worksheet is about the usage of has got and have got. Read first then listen and check your answers.

1. Understanding “Got”

Definition: “Got” is the past tense form of the verb “get.” It indicates that someone has received or acquired something in the past.
Usage: “Got” is commonly used in casual conversation to express possession, acquisition, or attainment.
Example Sentences:
- “I got a new bike for my birthday.”
- “She got a present from her friend.”

2. Understanding “Have Got”

Definition: “Have got” is a common phrase used to express possession or ownership. It’s similar to “have” but emphasizes possession more strongly.
Usage: “Have got” is used in British English and is more commonly used in spoken English than in written English.
Example Sentences:
- “I have got two brothers and one sister.”
- “They have got a big house.”

3. Differences Between “Got” and “Have Got”

Usage: “Got” is used in American English and can be used in both spoken and written English. “Have got” is used in British English and is more informal.
Formality: “Got” is generally considered less formal than “have got.”
Negative and Question Forms: “Have got” is used in negative and question forms, while “got” is not typically used in this way.

4. Usage Table:

Usage	Got	Have Got
Tense	Past	Present
Common Usage	Possession, Acquisition	Possession
Formality	Informal	Informal (more common in British English)
Negative/Question Forms	Not typically used	Used in negative and question forms