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Both of them are correct. I have a book. (American English) I have got a book. (British English) Pay attention! - I don't (do not) have a book. (Am Eng) - I haven't (have not) got a book. (Br Eng) ? Does she have a book? (Am Eng) ? Has she got a book? (Br Eng) Welcome to my lessons! :) :) :)
You can use both of them! But have got is more used in spoken English. On the other hand have is more used in formal English. Have got has its own auxiliary verb,so you don't need to use (do,does) for question and negative forms
Hi Have got or have it depends on if it is British or American English. British English expresses possession with got unlike American Best regards
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These are different ways of 1 thing. Both are ok
Both sentences can be used. I have some cash. I have got some cash.
I have a car.
'I have a car' is perfectly correct. 'I have got a car; is okay but the word got really is not necessary
I have a cold, I have a new phone - Present simple I have got, I have gotten sick this week - Present perfect
Both are correct.
They are both correct.
Both are correct.
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