The expression she’s can be the contracted form of she is or she has.
Read the following sentences and state what form of the verb is used in them.
1. She’s never been to the US.
Correct!
Wrong!
2. There’s someone at the door.
Correct!
Wrong!
3. The dog is happy. It’s had its breakfast.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. He’s not interested in the offer.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. There’s a problem.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. She’s from Mexico.
Correct!
Wrong!
7. He’s gone to the market.
Correct!
Wrong!
8. It’s a sad state of affairs.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. There’s been an explosion near the temple.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. She’s returned from her business tour.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
1. She’s never been to the US. (= She has never …..)
2. There’s someone at the door. (= There is someone…)
3. The dog is happy. It’s had its breakfast. (= It has had..)
4. He’s not interested in the offer. (= He is not…)
5. There’s a problem. (= There is…)
6. She’s from Mexico. (= She is from…)
7. He’s gone to the market. (= He has gone…)
8. It’s a sad state of affairs. (= It is a sad…)
9. There’s been an explosion near the temple. (= There has been…)
10. She’s returned from her business tour. (= She has returned…)
