Language Focus
To make "have" negative, we use do not (don't) or does not (doesn't) before "have". Unlike the verb "to be", "have" needs "do" or "does" as a helper.
| Subject | Negative form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I / you / we / they | don't have | I don't have a car. They don't have much time. |
| he / she / it | doesn't have | She doesn't have any pets. It doesn't have a battery. |
Remember: "don't" = "do not" and "doesn't" = "does not". We almost always use the short (contracted) forms in speaking and everyday writing.
Listening: A Busy Week
Context: talking about a busy week
I don't have much free time this week. I have three exams and a part-time job.
My roommate doesn't have any exams, but she has a big project.
My parents don't have any plans this weekend, so they're relaxing.
My brother doesn't have a car, so he takes the bus to work.
We don't have any food in the fridge, so we need to go shopping.
Now go to Exercise 1 and answer True or False.
1. True or False
Context: A Busy Week (from the listening)
Listen again if you need to, then choose True or False.
2. Multiple Choice
Context: a minimalist lifestyle
Choose the correct negative form.
3. Matching
Context: family and neighbours
Match each subject to the correct sentence ending.
4. Gap Fill
Context: a job application note
Complete the note with don't have or doesn't have.
5. Don't/Doesn't Sort
Click each subject, then click the correct form below to sort it.
don't have (I / you / we / they / plural)
doesn't have (he / she / it / singular)
6. Word Order
Context: things people don't have
Click the words in the correct order to build each sentence.
7. Right or Wrong?
Context: a customer complaint
Is the negative form right or wrong? Click your answer.
Your Scores
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Total points across all exercises
| Exercise | Score |
|---|---|
| 1. True or False | 0 / 5 |
| 2. Multiple Choice | 0 / 6 |
| 3. Matching | 0 / 5 |
| 4. Gap Fill | 0 / 5 |
| 5. Don't/Doesn't Sort | 0 / 11 |
| 6. Word Order | 0 / 5 |
| 7. Right or Wrong | 0 / 5 |