Have Got Exercises with Answers

Have got - Exercises

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What Does “Have Got” Mean?

“Have got” is mainly used in British English to talk about:

Possession (something you own)

I have got a new phone. (= I own a new phone.)

Relationships (family, friends, etc.)

She has got two brothers. (= She has two brothers.)

Physical characteristics (appearance, features, etc.)

He has got blue eyes. (= He has blue eyes.)

Obligation or necessity (similar to “must” or “have to”)

I have got to finish my homework. (= I must finish my homework.)

How to Form “Have Got”

[Subject] + [have/has] + got + [object]

Subject	Have/Has Got	Example
I	have got	I have got a new laptop.
You	have got	You have got two pets.
He/She/It	has got	She has got long hair.
We	have got	We have got a big house.
They	have got	They have got a problem.

Note: In American English, people often use just "have" instead of "have got."

I have a car. (American English)
I have got a car. (British English)

Negative Form of “Have Got”

To make a negative sentence, add “not” after have/has.

Subject	Negative Form	Example
I	haven’t got	I haven’t got any money.
You	haven’t got	You haven’t got time.
He/She/It	hasn’t got	He hasn’t got a bike.
We	haven’t got	We haven’t got a TV.
They	haven’t got	They haven’t got children.

Question Form of “Have Got”

To ask a question, switch the order of “have/has” and the subject.

Question Form	Example
Have I got…?	Have I got everything I need?
Have you got…?	Have you got a pen?
Has he/she/it got…?	Has she got long hair?
Have we got…?	Have we got enough food?
Have they got…?	Have they got a car?

Short Answers:

Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
Yes, she has. / No, she hasn’t.

“Have Got” vs. “Have”

Both “have got” and “have” mean the same thing, but their use depends on the variety of English.

British English (More Common)	American English (More Common)
I have got a dog.	I have a dog.
She has got a new car.	She has a new car.
Have you got a phone?	Do you have a phone?
He hasn’t got any money.	He doesn’t have any money.

Common Mistakes

1. Using “got” without “have”

❌ I got a car. (Incorrect for possession)
✅ I have got a car.

(Note: “I got a car” can mean “I bought a car” in the past.)

2. Forgetting “got” in British English

❌ I have a brother. (Correct in American English, but British speakers often say...)
✅ I have got a brother.

3. Using “do” with “have got” in questions

❌ Do you have got a pet?
✅ Have you got a pet?

“Have Got” in Everyday Conversations

At school: Have you got a pencil?
At the doctor’s office: I have got a headache.
Talking about family: She has got two sisters.
Making plans: I haven’t got time today.

FAQs about “Have Got”

Is “have got” the same as “have”?

Yes, in most cases. “I have got a car” = “I have a car.”

Can I use “have got” in American English?

Yes, but Americans usually prefer “have” (I have a new phone instead of I have got a new phone).

Can I use “got” in the past?

No. “Have got” only works in the present. Use “had” for past possession (I had a dog when I was a child).

What’s the difference between “have got” and “have to”?

I have got a new car. (Possession)
I have got to go now. (Obligation = I must go.)

Is “I’ve got” correct?

Yes! It’s the contracted form of "I have got."

I’ve got a new job!
She’s got a cute cat!