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Questions and Negatives 223<br />

3. That eliminated the problem.<br />

4. That is stretching the material.<br />

5. They will hire a consultant.<br />

6. We have gathered enough material.<br />

7. You can get away this weekend.<br />

8. They questioned the results.<br />

9. Ruth can convince them of anything.<br />

10. The kids are making too much noise.<br />

11. This seat is occupied.<br />

12. It will rain this afternoon.<br />

13. I should ignore his advice.<br />

14. They have examined the issue carefully.<br />

15. The photographer is ready.<br />

There are not many differences in grammar between British and American <strong>English</strong>, but the<br />

use of have as a main verb is one of them. In American <strong>English</strong>, have as a main verb is just like<br />

any other main verb (except be, of course). To form a yes-no question, we must use the dummy<br />

helping verb do. For example:<br />

Statement<br />

She has a cold.<br />

They had a good time.<br />

I have a question.<br />

The program had a bug.<br />

Inverted yes-no question<br />

Does she have a cold?<br />

Did they have a good time?<br />

Do you have a question?<br />

Did the program have a bug?<br />

In British <strong>English</strong>, however, have can also be treated like the main verb be: it is inverted with<br />

the subject without the use of do. For example:<br />

Statement<br />

She has a cold.<br />

They had a good time.<br />

I have a question.<br />

The program had a bug.<br />

Inverted yes-no question<br />

Has she a cold?<br />

Had they a good time?<br />

Have you a question?<br />

Had the program a bug?

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