HAVE something ON; HAVE GOT something ON

Mar 2, 2017

Study box. Read these sentences carefully.

1. She didn’t have any lipstick on, which was unusual.
2. I had on a pair of jeans and a T-shirt.
3. You’ve seen my black dress. I had it on yesterday.
4. I can’t see that. I haven’t got my glasses on.
Use the sentences in the study box to help you do these exercises.
- Which of these sentences means the same as ‘She had a new hat on.’?
  - She was wearing a new hat.
  - She had a new hat.
  - She bought a new hat.
- Which of the following can you not have on?
  - a bag
  - earrings
  - make-up
  - your hair
  - a uniform
  - a watch
- Which of these are grammatically possible?
  - He had a tie on.
  - He had on a tie.
  - He had it on.
  - He had on it.
  - The tie was had on.
- Only one of these sentences is grammatically correct. Which one? Can you find and correct the mistakes in the other sentences?
  - Today I’m having my favourite sweater on.
  - Did she have anything nice on when you saw her?
  - I was cold because I hadn’t a coat on.
Answer these questions, using ‘have something on’ or ‘have got something on’:
- A: What are you wearing now?
  B: I (my new coat)
- A: What was your boyfriend wearing last time you saw him?
  B: He (new T-shirt)