0
Hitchiker Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Grammer
Thanks for your answers Avangi.Could you please check if the sentence below is grammatically correct? And tell if it makes any sense.
1.Have I a book?
1.Have I a book?
Top answer
Have I got a book? (standard and common in British English) Do I have a book? (standard and common in American English) Have I a book?
- Have I got a book?
- (standard and common in British English) Do I have a book?
- (standard and common in American English) Have I a book?
- is not something I would ask, though I wouldn't say it's wrong.
- It strikes me as a bit archaic but it still might be used in certain dialects.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
2 Answers
0
Have I got a book? (standard and common in British English)
Do I have a book? (standard and common in American English)
Have I a book? is not something I would ask, though I wouldn't say it's wrong. It strikes me as a bit archaic but it still might be used in certain dialects. Anyway, I think it's always safe to use standard expressions.
Do I have a book? (standard and common in American English)
Have I a book? is not something I would ask, though I wouldn't say it's wrong. It strikes me as a bit archaic but it still might be used in certain dialects. Anyway, I think it's always safe to use standard expressions.
00
Related Questions