3. a. I have finished my work.
b. The students have finished chapter 3.
c. Jim has eaten lunch.
STATEMENT : have/has + past participle
d. I’ve/You’ve/We’ve/They’ve eaten lunch.
e. She’s/He’s eaten lunch.
f. It’s been cold for last three days.
CONTRACTION
Pronoun + have = ‘ve
Pronoun + has = ‘s
g. I have not (haven’t) finished my work.
h. Ann has not (hasn’t) eaten lunch.
NEGATIVE : have/has +not + past participle
NEGATIVE CONTRACTION : haven’t / hasn’t
i. Have you finished your work ?
j. Has Jim eaten lunch ?
k. How long have you lived here ?
QUESTION :
have/has + subject + past participle
l. A : Have you seen that movie ?
B: Yes, I have OR No, I haven’t
m. A: Has Jim eaten lunch ?
B: Yes, he has. OR N+o, he hasn’t.
SHORT ANSWER : have/haven’t OR has/hsn’t
The helping verb in the short answer is not contracted
with the pronoun.
INCORRECT : yes, I’ve OR Yes, he’s.
