Yes, it has vs Yes, it does.

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Anonymous

#361856 Tue, 08 May 07 04:51 AM

Does the Help Desk have a lost child?
Yes, it does.

In these sentences, can I also say "Yes, it has"?
I know the first one is correct and natural. But is the second one also acceptable or 100% incorrect?

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Clive

#361874 Tue, 08 May 07 05:57 AM

Hi,

Acceptable.

Compare 'Do you have a car?' 'Yes, I do' or 'Yes, I have'.

Best wishes, Clive

Clive

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Euna KIM

#361886 Tue, 08 May 07 06:56 AM

Thank you for your reply.
Let me add more info. here.
The sentences are to be included in an educational book.
And I wish to know the second one can be regarded as a possible double answer.
I am waiting for further opinions.
Thank you!!

Euna KIM

Joined on Tue, May 8 2007

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khoff

#361906 Tue, 08 May 07 07:57 AM

I agree with Clive. Both answers are acceptable.

khoff

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