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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Yes, I do vs. Yes, I have

John: Have you got a mobile number?

A. Barbara: Yes, I do.

B. Barbara: Yes, I have.

Are both replies above correct?

If so, which is more natural between A and B as a response to the question by John?

Please advise. I would really appreciate your help.
  

Top answer

Both are okay. I think A is more likely. But you're more likely to ask if they have a mobile phone than a mobile phone number, aren't you?

— BarbaraPA

  • Both are okay.
  • I think A is more likely.
  • But you're more likely to ask if they have a mobile phone than a mobile phone number, aren't you?
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Both are okay. I think A is more likely.

But you're more likely to ask if they have a mobile phone than a mobile phone number, aren't you?

You can also ASK the question with "Do you have" instead of "Have you got."
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Hi,

I'll also add that the first answer is likely to be said in AmE, whereas the second is likely to be said in BrE.

Yet, you'll find that either is correct.

Regards
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Thank you, Grammar Geek, for your helpful answers.

Grammar GeekBut you're more likely to ask if they have a mobile phone than a mobile phone number, aren't you?
I agree, but I was thinking of asking for someone's mobile phone number who I'd like to know better.
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Thank you, too, Regards, for that additional info. That was very helpful since I'm in the UK at the moment.

Would you mind sharing your thoughts on my question in my last post before this, please, about whether "have" in B is the auxiliary verb in "have got" or the synonymous verb "have" which means to own or possess?
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Hi,

The phrase "have got" is idiomatic. If you omit "got" from the original phrase, you get "have".

In this context "have" indicates possession and doesn't function as an auxiliary verb.

For example: I have a new book = I've got a new book. As you said, "have" indicates that you own this book.

Compare: I have written a book - Here "have" is an auxiliary (helping
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Thank you for your explanation. I'm really learning a lot here.

RegardsIn this context "have" indicates possession and doesn't function as an auxiliary verb.
Just for clarification, are you referring to my original example B here?

John: Have you got a mobile phone number?

Barbara: Yes, I have.

If
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Hi,

It's quite complicated, but I'll try to explain it clearly.

British English

John: Have you got a mobile phone?

Barbara: Yes, I have got a mobile phone.

American English

John: Do you have a mobile phone?

Barbara: Yes, I do.

American English - Extended Version
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Wow, that was really comprehensive especially with the helpful examples. I can't thank you enough. Emotion: smile

Just a quick question:
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Hi,

I'm happy you've found my explanation useful.

Have you got a mobile phone?

"Yes, I have (got a mobile phone)" - "Have" is still an operator (an auxiliary verb).
Therefore, this answer is quite informal.

Compare: Do you have a mobile phone? Yes I do. "Have" can stand alone, and thus is a lexical verb.
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Hi Regards,

I'm happy, too, because I now understand. Thanks so much to you.

Thank you, too, for answering my additional question. This is more than clear to me now.

Cheers,

Rafael
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