Učenici često koriste give umjesto have i obrnuto. U ovoj je lekciji prikazan kratak pregled pravila i savjeta za točno korištenje.

Koristimo give u izrazima s određenim imenicama aktivnog značenje, npr. "to deliver".

• give a perfromance / speech / talk:

 The band gave a great performance.

• give information / advice / an example / an explanation:

He gave no explanation for his poor performance.

U službenom pisanju često se umjesto give koriste drugi glagoli:

• give / deliver a speech; give / express an opinion; give / hold a lecture:

The lecture will be held in Room D12.

 

Koristimo have s određenim imenicama kako bismo stvorili izraze koji označavaju vlasništvo, posjed nečega:

• have a problem / chance / opportunity / experience / career / baby:

If I have a chance, I'll travel.

• have an idea / impression / opinion:

Do you have an opinion on hunting?

• have an advantage / effect / impact:

You have the advantage, I'm afraid. My comments had no effect on him.

• have a meal / break / appointment / trip: I like to have a light breakfast.

 
Koristimo have, a ne spend s imenicom time.

• have a great time / a pleasant evening: She had a great time  in Ibiza.