Grammar infographic explaining how “does” and “have” are used together in English questions with examples.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s correct to say “Does she have a car?” or “Does she has a car?”, you’re not alone. English learners often get confused about using “does” and “have” together. This quick guide clears it up with simple rules, examples, and grammar tips.

✅ Can We Use “Does” With “Have”?

Yes, we use “does” with the base form of the verb “have” — especially in questions and negative statements in the present simple tense.

🧠 Why Use “Does” With “Have”?

In English grammar, “does” is an auxiliary (helping) verb used with he, she, it, or singular nouns to:

  • Form questions
  • Make negative sentences

When you use “does,” the main verb (have) stays in its base form (not “has”).

🗂️ Grammar Structure

TypeSubjectCorrect Form
PositiveSheShe has a laptop.
QuestionDoes sheDoes she have a laptop?
NegativeShe doesn’tShe doesn’t have a laptop.

🔑 Rule: With “does,” never use “has.” Always use “have.”

✍️ Examples

✔️ Correct:

  • Does your friend have a passport?
  • He doesn’t have any money.
  • Does it have a touchscreen?

❌ Incorrect:

  • Does your friend has a passport?
  • He doesn’t has any money.
  • Does it has a touchscreen?

💡 Quick Tips

  • ✅ Use “does + have” for he, she, it.
  • ❌ Never say “does has” — it’s grammatically incorrect.
  • Use “do + have” with I, you, we, they.

📝 Practice Sentences

Fill in the blanks:

  1. Does she ___ a bike? → have
  2. He doesn’t ___ time. → have
  3. Does it ___ a name? → have

🧠 Bonus Tip: “Do” vs “Does”

SubjectUseExample
I / You / We / Theydo + haveDo they have children?
He / She / Itdoes + haveDoes she have a problem?

📚 Conclusion

So yes — “does” goes with “have,” not “has.”
Just remember: when “does” is your helper, “have” stays simple and clean.


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