Do you have ... ? Yes, I have.

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AlexAD

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Hello.

Is it correct to answer to the question 'Do you have a driver's license' with the reply 'Yes, I have' or only 'Yes, I do' is possible.

Thanks, Alex.
 
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'Do you have a driver's licence' - 'Yes, I do.'
'Have you got a driver's licence?' - 'Yes, I have.'
 
I would never say "Yes, I have" as a response to "Have you got a..? ." I would answer "Yes, I do" or "Yes, I have one."

I would use "Yes, I have" if you asked me "Have you read this book?" or "Have you fed the cats?" or "Have you seen this movie?" as a pure axillary verb, but not as the "have" for possession.

I don't know if this is personal to me, or American in general.
 
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