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  1. 19-Feb-2013, 21:10 #1
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    Default got or have

    I got to siblings
    or
    I have to siblings
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    Default Re: got or have

    Quote Originally Posted by Grevy View Post
    I got to siblings
    or
    I have to siblings
    They are both wrong - I don't think you mean "to". Check your spelling.
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    Default Re: got or have

    *two
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    Default Re: got or have

    These two are natural in British English:

    - I have two siblings.
    - I have got two siblings.

    You will hear "I got two siblings" and it's understandable but it's non-standard.
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    Thanks!
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