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Jonathan1980tr Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
I have a book / I have got a book (differences)
Hello, What do you think are the differences between I have got a book and I have a book. Please tell me.
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"I have got a book" is usually expressed with the contracted form "I've got a book". There are no differences in meaning, only differences in grammar. -- Have you got a book?
- "I have got a book" is usually expressed with the contracted form "I've got a book".
- There are no differences in meaning, only differences in grammar.
- -- Have you got a book?
- -- Yes, I have.
- -- Do you have a book?
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"I have got a book" is usually expressed with the contracted form "I've got a book".
There are no differences in meaning, only differences in grammar.
-- Have you got a book?
-- Yes, I have.
-- Do you have a book?
-- Yes, I do.
"I've got" is used almost exclusively in the present tense.
"I have" is used in any tense.
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There are no differences in meaning, only differences in grammar.
-- Have you got a book?
-- Yes, I have.
-- Do you have a book?
-- Yes, I do.
"I've got" is used almost exclusively in the present tense.
"I have" is used in any tense.
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The 'have' and 'have got' constructions mean exactly the same in the meaning of possession (e.g as in I have (got) a book). They can also be used for obligations (I have (got) to wash the dishes) and there they have a slightly negative connotation.
The 'got' in these constructions is part of the present tense of have NOT the present perfect of 'get' - Got-forms of have are informal
The 'got' in these constructions is part of the present tense of have NOT the present perfect of 'get' - Got-forms of have are informal
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I'm wondering about the difference between these:
- I haven't got a book
- I don't have a book
- I haven't a book
Could someone clarify the matter, please?
- I haven't got a book
- I don't have a book
- I haven't a book
Could someone clarify the matter, please?
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Hi, Pieanne,
The first two are easy. The same ideas presented for the affirmative forms
I've got a book. / I have a book.
apply to the negative forms
I haven't got a book. / I don't have a book.
The third is even easier. In British English, but not in American, "have" used as a main verb is permitted to take the negative contraction form
The first two are easy. The same ideas presented for the affirmative forms
I've got a book. / I have a book.
apply to the negative forms
I haven't got a book. / I don't have a book.
The third is even easier. In British English, but not in American, "have" used as a main verb is permitted to take the negative contraction form
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Hi, CJ! Thanks
I'm glad they were not difficult
In my university days, I was taught that "don't have" referred a 'usual
I'm glad they were not difficult
In my university days, I was taught that "don't have" referred a 'usual 00
main difference is in meaning.
I HAVE GOT A BOOK, it means that i found this book from outer source.
I HAVE GOT A BOOK, it means that i found this book from outer source.
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Re: usual vs. occasional possession.
Pieanne, I have never heard that, but that's probably because it's a distinction used in British English only. We need a speaker of BrE to comment on this one as I'm in over my depth here.
CJ
Pieanne, I have never heard that, but that's probably because it's a distinction used in British English only. We need a speaker of BrE to comment on this one as I'm in over my depth here.
CJ
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Hi, Anonymous.
Regarding the 'have got to V' pattern, could it be wrong if I say:
"You've got to wash the dishes, don't you?"
I think I have heard native speakers say like this and I have imitated them.
Regarding the 'have got to V' pattern, could it be wrong if I say:
"You've got to wash the dishes, don't you?"
I think I have heard native speakers say like this and I have imitated them.
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PieanneHi, CJ! Thanks
I'm glad they were not difficult
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