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Sunny123 Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

got , have got

Hello everyone. What's your idea about the following two sentences?

1. I've got a sister.
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2. I got a sister.
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Top answer

Both are valid, with different meanings. #1 is Present Perfect tense. #2 is Simple Present tense.

— Clive

  • Both are valid, with different meanings.
  • #1 is Present Perfect tense.
  • #2 is Simple Present tense.
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Both are valid, with different meanings.
#1 is Present Perfect tense.
#2 is Simple Present tense.
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CliveBoth are valid, with different meanings.#1 is Present Perfect tense.#2 is Simple Present tense.
Ok, Clive. Please let me know What's the difference between these three?


1. I have a sister.

2. I've got a sister.

3. I got a sister.

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1. I have a sister. I possess a sister.

2. I've got a sister. Basically the same meaning as #1.

3. I got a sister. I acquired a sister at some point in the past. Usually the context specifies when.
eg My mother gave birth last Friday. I wanted a brother, but I got a sister.
Note that I may or may not have a sister at present. Maybe t
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sunny1231. I've got a sister. and2. I got a sister.?
CliveBoth are valid, with different meanings.#1 is Present Perfect tense.#2 is Simple Present tense.
Shouldn't #2 be simple past?
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Yes, sorry. I had a momentary brain cramp, I suppose.
It's good to know you've got my back!

Clive
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Note: Most people would consider "I got" as a substitute for "I have" to be substandard English.

However, we say "I've got" in such a way that you may barely hear the "'ve" part and think they are saying "I got" as simple present.
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