Std 9 English Poem Have you thought of the verb ‘have’ … 1.4 Question Answer Maharashtra Board

Class 9 English Chapter 1.4 Question Answer Maharashtra Board

Have you thought of the verb ‘have’ … Poem 9th Std Question Answer

1. Add sentences to those given in the passage to illustrate the uses of ‘have’ :

(a) To show possession
(b) To indicate relationship
(c) To refer to eating/drinking
(d) To show ownership
(e) To refer to events, activities and experiences
(f) To refer to a physical condition

Question 1.
Add sentences to those given in the passage to illustrate the uses of ‘have’ :
Answer:
(a) To show possession :

1. I have a new motorcycle.
2. The children have identical school bags,
3. My neighbour has three dogs.

(b) To indicate relationship :

1. I have a sister in Holland.
2. Do you have any siblings?
3. I have an aunt who is a singer.

(c) To refer to eating/drinking :

1. We usually have dinner at eight o’clock.
2. May I have that last piece of cake?
3. Have some juice if you are thirsty.

(d) To show ownership :

1. Our building has two lifts.
2. The company has two manufacturing units.
3. They have retail outlets throughout the country.

(e) To refer to events, activities and experiences :

1. We had a wonderful time at the picnic.
2. They have a funfair in their building every month.
3. Our children had a drawing exam yesterday.

(f) To refer to a physical condition :

1. My friend had fever last night.
2. My mother has a toothache quite often.
3. I have a broken nail which is painful.

2. Look up the following verbs in a good dictionary. List at least 20 different uses of each. You may include their use with different prepositions, adverbs or in idioms.

Question 1.
Look up the following verbs in a good dictionary. List at least 20 different uses of each. You may include their use with different prepositions, adverbs or in idioms.