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When do you use has in a sentence?

You use "has" in a sentence when:

1. It's the present tense of the verb "to have" and the subject is singular or third-person plural:

* Singular: She has a beautiful smile.

* Third-person plural: The team has won every game.

2. It's used in a present perfect tense sentence:

* She has already finished her homework.

* They have been living in this house for ten years.

3. It's used in a present perfect continuous tense sentence:

* He has been working on this project all day.

* They have been playing tennis for hours.

4. It's used in a past perfect tense sentence:

* I had already eaten when they arrived.

* The movie had started before we got there.

Here's a breakdown of when to use "has" vs. "have":

* Singular subjects: "has"

* She has a car.

* The cat has nine lives.

* Plural subjects: "have"

* They have a dog.

* The birds have flown south for the winter.

* Third-person singular subjects: "has"

* He has a cold.

* It has rained all day.

Remember:

* "Has" is often used with a singular subject in the present tense or perfect tenses.

* "Have" is often used with plural subjects or the pronoun "you" in the present tense or perfect tenses.

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