Write negative sentences with have. Some are present (can’t) and some are past (couldn’t).
EXAMPLE:
He couldn’t find his way to our house. He *** a map.
ANSWER:
didn’t have
Correct:
Incorrect:
I can’t make a phone call. I haven’t got any change.
I couldn’t read the notice. I didn’t have my glasses.
I can’t climb up onto the roof. I haven’t got a ladder. (use have)
We couldn’t visit the museum. We didn’t have enough time.
He couldn’t find his way to our house. He didn’t have a map.
She can’t pay her bills. She hasn’t got any money.
They can’t get into the house. They haven’t got a key.
I couldn’t take any photographs. I didn’t have a camera.
