Developing - Use verbs appropriately (be/have, verb phrases, agreement with subject in person, and number).
Developing - Use appropriate language structure in oral and written communication (e.g., subject-verb agreement in simple and compound sentences, correct word order, and correct placement of more detailed words and phrases).
In Lesson 6 you will learn the correct uses of the verbs DO and HAVE.
Do Verbs
Rules
Use does or doesn't with the pronouns he, she, and it, or whenever you mean only one person or thing.
Use do or don't with the pronouns I, you, they and we, or whenever you mean more than one person or thing.
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does doesn't
Singular Nouns or Pronouns
Verbs
Sentences
he
does/doesn't
He does his chores before going hunting.
Billy
does/doesn't
Billy doesn't like to stop hunting long enough to eat dinner.
it
does/doesn't
It doesn't take long to catch three coons.
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do don't
Plural Nouns or Pronouns
Verbs
Sentences
hounds
do/don't
Hounds don't bellow unless they have treed a coon.
we
do/don't
We do our hunting at night.
I
do/don't
I do the cooking over a hot fire.
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Have Verbs
Rules
Use has or hasn't with the pronouns he, she, and it, or whenever you mean only one person or thing.
Use have or haven't with the pronouns I, you, they and we, or whenever you mean more than one person or thing.
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has hasn't
Singular Nouns or Pronouns
Verbs
Sentences
he
has/hasn't
He hasn't been here all night.
Billy
has/hasn't
Billy has to carry a lantern.
it
has/hasn't
It has a bright flame that helps Billy see.
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have haven't
Plural Nouns or Pronouns
Verbs
Sentences
hounds
have/haven't
Hounds have a good sense of smell.
we
have/haven't
We haven't seen this many coon pelts since we were little.
you
have/haven't
You have to skin the coon, and dry the pelt.
I
have/haven't
I have to sell the pelts at Grandpa's store.
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Select do or does to complete each sentence. We ___________________ know that hounds have a good sense of smell.
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Select do or does to complete each sentence. Hounds ___________________ hunt best during cool fall nights.
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Select do or does to complete each sentence. ___________________ you know that Billy is a brave young man?
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Select do or does to complete each sentence. Wind ___________________ blow more in the river bottom.
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Select do or does to complete each sentence. The barking ___________________ sound far away.
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Select doesn't or don't to complete each sentence. By late evening the happy tune ___________________ sound happy.
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Select doesn't or don't to complete each sentence. I ___________________ think I can cut it down.
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Select doesn't or don't to complete each sentence. You ___________________ have to stay out here all day chopping.
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Select doesn't or don't to complete each sentence. I ___________________ want to give up, Grandpa.
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Select doesn't or don't to complete each sentence. "No, he ___________________ ," Grandpa said.
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Select has or have to complete each sentence. There ___________________ never been a more beautiful night.
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Select has or have to complete each sentence. I ___________________ tracked coons in the rain, snow, and hail.
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Select has or have to complete each sentence. You ___________________ to leave the tree.
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Select has or have to complete each sentence. Raccoons ___________________ many tricks to escape from their captors.
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Select has or have to complete each sentence. Mama ___________________ a special dinner planned for Billy.
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Select hasn't or haven't to complete each sentence. A gust of wind ___________________ been through the valley all day.
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Select hasn't or haven't to complete each sentence. The blisters ___________________ broken open.
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Select hasn't or haven't to complete each sentence. You ___________________ seen Little Ann or Old Dan.
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Select hasn't or haven't to complete each sentence. The ax ___________________ left Billy's hands all day.
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Select hasn't or haven't to complete each sentence. The trouble ___________________ stopped Billy from trying.
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There are six mistakes in using the verbs do/does and has/have in the paragraph below. Determine which verbs are incorrect. You must select six. Redbone coonhounds are a medium sized dog. Their coats are a deep red color. They has brown to hazel eyes. Their ears are low and reach nearly to the end of their noses. Redbones have a deep broad chest and a strong slightly arched back. Their feet has cat-like paws. The medium length tail is slightly brushy. Redbones are agile which helps them when hunting in steep, rocky areas. Redbones does enjoy swimming. They has a natural instinct for hunting. Most Redbones are used for coon hunting, but they does track bear, cougar, and bobcats. Most hunters prefer to hunt with a pack of Redbones instead of a single dog.
