would you have a pen?? vs have you a pen?

Both phrases are correct, but 'Would you have a pen?' is more commonly used in modern English. 'Have you a pen?' is considered more formal and less common in everyday conversation.

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would you have a pen??

This phrase is correct and commonly used in modern English.

This phrase is a polite and common way to ask someone if they have a pen.

Examples:

Would you have a pen I could borrow?
Would you have a pen I could use?
Would you have a pen I could take?
Would you have a pen I could use for a moment?
Would you have a pen I could use briefly?

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Does anyone here have a pen?
- Did you happen to notice a pen? - What?
Liar! You make do with anything as long as you have a pen and paper.
You have a PEN Club meeting on the 28th.
You have a pen and paper if you wish to take notes.
Do you have a pen I could use?
Do you have a pen handy?
Do you have a pen i can borrow?
I said, "Do you have a pen and paper on hand?"
Do you have a pen and a really big piece of paper?
Why do - why do you have a pen in your hand?
Excuse me, do you have a pen I could borrow?
Do any of you have a pen on you?
Okay, I have a pen.
Don't seem to have a pen.
Sorry, ladies, I don't have a pen.
I hate that you never have a pen around.
Because solicitors get searched entering a prison just like everyone else, but I'd still have a pen.
You know what, I would sign it right now, except I'm on the toilet and I don't have a pen.
Forgive me. I don't seem to have a pen to write down this rather long list of demands.

Alternatives:

Do you have a pen?
Could you lend me a pen?
May I borrow a pen?
Can I use your pen?
Could I take a pen?

have you a pen?

This phrase is correct but less common in modern English.

This phrase is considered more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation. It is still grammatically correct but may sound old-fashioned to some.

Examples:

Have you a pen I could borrow?
Have you a pen I could use?
Have you a pen I could take?
Have you a pen I could use for a moment?
Have you a pen I could use briefly?

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You already have a pen name?
Do you have a pen handy?
Uncle, have you got a black pen?
Do any of you have a pen on you?
Does anyone here have a pen?
Jonathan, give me a pen?
Why would a ghost want a pen?
- Janet, can I borrow a pen?
- Cumberly, you got a pen?
You testified earlier before Mr. Ashbaugh left, he had trouble finding a pen?
Look, I can't get a pen?
So, why don't you grab a pen? I'll give you the name and number of the... agent that's on your case.
Can't we use a pen?
First of all, why did I look for a pen?
Why do you need a pen?
- Did you happen to notice a pen? - What?
Who says I've got a pen?
I said, could you pass me a pen?
-Can you hold on while I get a pen?
Has anyone seen my astronaut pen?

Alternatives:

Do you have a pen?
Could you lend me a pen?
May I borrow a pen?
Can I use your pen?
Could I take a pen?

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would you have a pen?? vs have you a pen?