Describing yourself and others
Use the verb "be" to give personal information
- name
- age
- town
- Nationality
- job
- feelings (I'm cold, happy, sad, hungry, angry, etc.)
- character (I'm friendly and nice.)
Use the verb "have" to talk about:
- possessions
- family
- physical description (hair and eyes, tattoos, piercings, etc. - I've got green eys and brown hair)
- illnesses / health (I have a cold / I have a fever, etc.)
Remember:
have got vs. have
Have got
I've got a computer. (Aff) I haven't got a computer. (Neg) Have you got a computer? (Int)
She's got a computer. (Aff) She hasn't got a computer. (Neg) Has she got a computer) (int)
Have
I have a computer. (Aff) I don't have a computer. (Neg) Do you have a computer? (Int)
She has a computer. (Aff) She doesn't have a computer. (Neg) Does she have a computer? (Int)