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  1. 29-Apr-2009, 09:24 #1
    kiranlegend
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    Default haven't or haven't got

    I have enough sugar X I haven't enough sugar( Is it equal to I haven't got enough sugar?)

    I have got enough sugar X I haven't got enough sugar

    Is each pair correct? Please let me know.

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    Kiran
  2. 29-Apr-2009, 09:29 #2
    svartnik
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    Default Re: haven't or haven't got

    Quote Originally Posted by kiranlegend View Post
    I have enough sugar X I haven't enough sugar( Is it equal to I haven't got enough sugar?)

    I have got enough sugar X I haven't got enough sugar

    Is each pair correct? Please let me know.

    Thanks,
    Kiran
    Both are okay. Have is a semi modal that may behave like a modal in non-assertive territories.
  3. 29-Apr-2009, 10:41 #3
    David L.
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    Default Re: haven't or haven't got

    Have is a semi modal that may behave like a modal in non-assertive territories.

    Anyone care to comment?
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