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Which is the best response?
- Do you know how old am I?
- ___________.
a. I couldn't help it.
b. Happy birthday.
c. Don't mention it.
d. I haven't a clue.
Does the speaker of the first sentence mean anything else apart from asking the other if he knows his age?
I'll choose d but I'm not sure. If d is correct, can I say "I haven't a clue" instead of " I haven't got a clue" or "I don't have a clue"? Is it OK if I use it in my essay or speak to others?
I hope to receive help from you. Thanks.
ngoc_lan.
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Re: Which is the best response?

Originally Posted by
ngoc_lan
- Do you know how old am I?
- ___________.
a. I couldn't help it.
b. Happy birthday.
c. Don't mention it.
d. I haven't a clue.
Does the speaker of the first sentence mean anything else apart from asking the other if he knows his age?
I'll choose d but I'm not sure. If d is correct, can I say "I haven't a clue" instead of " I haven't got a clue" or "I don't have a clue"? Is it OK if I use it in my essay or speak to others?
I hope to receive help from you. Thanks.
ngoc_lan.
d is correct. Yes, you can use it.
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Re: Which is the best response?

Originally Posted by
ngoc_lan
Do you know how old am I?
Does the speaker of the first sentence mean anything else apart from asking the other if he knows his age?
[not a teacher]
No, there is not hidden meaning here. With context, there can be lots of subtext.
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Re: Which is the best response?
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