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Old 23-Mar-2004, 10:09
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1.If a question begins with: Did Helen Keller have a voice?

Should we answer:
A. Yes, she did OR
B. Yes, she had.
Which one is correct?

2. They can exercise their legs and be healthier as well. ( Is this sent correct?)

Thanks very much for helping, teachers! ^o^
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Old 23-Mar-2004, 11:52
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I would say 'Yes, she did'. I would use 'had' to a question 'had she got'.

The sentence about exercising their legs is fine.
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Old 23-Mar-2004, 11:54
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I'll answer question 1. and let someone else answer question 2. :)

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1.If a question begins with: Did Helen Keller have a voice?

Should we answer:
A. Yes, she did OR
B. Yes, she had.
Which one is correct?
Both are correct. In English the verbs to do, to have, and to be are used as auxiliaries. All of these auxiliaries can be used in short answers, as in the above.

All the best,
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Sooooo thankful to both teacher Tdol and Casiopea for advising. THANKS! ^o^
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