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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.)
2. I ________ a cold. ( = I am sick.)
3. ________ a little hungry.
4. He ________ a lot of money.
5. These students ________ very smart.
6. Thomas ________ two children.
7. I ________ sleepy.
8. Mary ________ 24 years old.
9. The athletes ________ tired.
10. He ________ your purse.




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