hsiaoyunh  +  571150 Sun, 28 Sep 08 04:03 AM I thought the difference between these two was the subjects. People and animals can have something, while there is something somewhere. However, I read the following sentences: The house has 4 bedrooms. August has 31 days. I got confused: Are these exceptions? I think I would use "There are 4 bedrooms in the house." or "There are 31 days in August." hsiaoyunh Joined on Thu, Sep 25 2008 New Member 46 Difference Between

	Mister Micawber  +  571155 Sun, 28 Sep 08 05:09 AM . These are all fine.  Have is not limited to people: The house has 4 bedrooms. August has 31 days. My computer had a virus. My chair has a broken leg. The book has a red cover. etc. PS:  Perhaps you are confusing the verb 'have' with the guideline about possessives: My wife's leg is broken. but The leg of my chair is broken. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,833 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Verbs, Possessives