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You have a pen? vs Do you have a pen?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Do you have a pen?' is the more common and formal way to ask someone if they possess a pen. 'You have a pen?' is a more casual and informal way of asking the same question.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1053 views

You have a pen?

This phrase is correct but more informal and casual.

This phrase is a casual and informal way of asking someone if they possess a pen. It is commonly used in spoken language among friends or in relaxed situations.
  • Valentin Fedorovich, do you have a pen?
  • "Do you have a pen?" Yes, I do.
  • - Do you have a pen?
  • - Do you have a pen?
  • Do you have a pen handy?
  • Do you have a pen and paper?
  • You already have a pen name?
  • Do you have a pen I could use?
  • Do you happen to have a pen?
  • How can you not have a pen?
  • Do you have a marker or a pen?
  • Do you have a... marker, pen?
  • Do you have a... marker, pen?
  • Why do - why do you have a pen in your hand?
  • (Grunts) Do you have a pen and some paper?
  • Do you have a pen i can borrow?
  • Excuse me, do you have a pen I could borrow?
  • Do any of you have a pen on you?
  • Excuse me, excuse me, you have a pen, paper?
  • - Uncle, have you got a black pen?

Alternatives:

  • Do you have a pen?
  • Have you got a pen?
  • Got a pen?
  • Do you possess a pen?
  • Do you happen to have a pen?

Do you have a pen?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal and informal contexts.

'Do you have a pen?' is the more common and formal way to ask someone if they possess a pen. It is suitable for both formal and informal situations.
  • "Do you have a pen?" Yes, I do.
  • Now, the only question that remains, Mr. Umberto, is... do you have a pen?
  • Do you have a pen?
  • Do you have a pen? Yes, of course.
  • Do you have a pen?
  • Now, do you have a pen?
  • Okay, do you have a pen?
  • Do you have a pen?
  • Do you have a pen? Pen.
  • Do you have a pen?
  • Do you have a pen?
  • Do you have a pen?
  • Do you have a pen?
  • Do you have a pen?
  • Do you have a pen?
  • Do you have a pen?
  • Do you have a pen?
  • Look, do you have a pen?
  • Off-pump quintuple CABG. Do you have a pen?
  • Do you have a pen handy?

Alternatives:

  • You have a pen?
  • Have you got a pen?
  • Got a pen?
  • Do you possess a pen?
  • Do you happen to have a pen?

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