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Which verb: TO BE or TO HAVE?

level: Beginner (A1/A2)



Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of the verb TO BE or the verb TO HAVE.

1. I _________ cold. ( = I feel cold.)
  have
  am

2. I ________ a cold. ( = I am sick.)
  am
  have

3. ________ a little hungry.
  I'm
  I've

4. He ________ a lot of money.
  has
  is

5. These students ________ very smart.
  have
  are

6. Thomas ________ two children.
  has
  is

7. I ________ sleepy.
  have
  am

8. Mary ________ 24 years old.
  has
  is

9. The athletes ________ tired.
  don't have
  are not

10. He ________ your purse.
  has
  is

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