Understanding 'Has' and 'Hasn't' for 10-Year-Olds

What Does 'Has' Mean?

When we say someone 'has' something, we mean they own or possess that thing. It's like saying they have it with them.

For example:

• She has a toy. (This means she owns a toy.)
• He has a pet dog. (This means he owns a dog.)

What Does 'Hasn’t' Mean?

When we say someone 'hasn't', we mean they do not own or possess something. 'Hasn’t' is a shorter way to say 'has not.'

For example:

• She hasn't finished her homework. (This means she has not completed her homework.)
• He hasn't got a bike. (This means he does not own a bike.)

Putting It All Together

So, if someone says:

• 'She has a bike.' – it means she owns a bike.
• 'She hasn't a bike.' or 'She hasn't got a bike.' – it means she does not own a bike.

Remember, 'has' means someone has something, while 'hasn't' means they do not have it. These words help us know whether someone owns or doesn’t own things!