The negative form of "He has a car" is He does not have a car or He doesn't have a car.
When transforming an affirmative sentence like "He has a car" into its negative form, especially when "has" functions as the main verb indicating possession, we typically use an auxiliary verb ("do," "does," or "did") followed by "not" and the base form of the main verb ("have").
How to Form Negative Sentences with "Has" as a Main Verb
For sentences where "has" (or "had") signifies possession, the negation involves:
- Identifying the tense: "Has" is present tense.
- Using the appropriate auxiliary verb: For third-person singular subjects (like "he," "she," "it") in the present tense, we use "does."
- Adding "not": This makes the sentence negative.
- Converting the main verb to its base form: "Has" reverts to "have" after "does not."
Here's a clear illustration of this transformation:
| Affirmative Sentence | Main Verb | Negative Sentence (Full Form) | Negative Sentence (Contracted Form) |
|---|---|---|---|
| He has a car. | Has | He does not have a car. | He doesn't have a car. |
| They had a plan. | Had | They did not have a plan. | They didn't have a plan. |
| She did it. | Did | She did not do it. | She didn't do it. |
The transformation of affirmative sentences into negative ones often involves these auxiliary verbs. You can explore more about this concept, including transforming sentences with main verbs, to deepen your understanding. This method ensures grammatical correctness while clearly conveying the opposite meaning of the original statement.
