Have you got any idea vs. Have you any idea

[Oupas]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #251 "Polite Indirect Questions & Statements Test (1)", question 7

......... any idea where Laurie is? I've been looking for her all morning.

(a) Have you
(b) You know
(c) You have

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #251 "Polite Indirect Questions & Statements Test (1)", answer 7

Have you any idea where Laurie is? I've been looking for her all morning.

Correct answer: (a) Have you

Your answer was: correct
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I believe this sentence is wrong because the main verb here would have to be "get" and so the correct phrase would be:

Have you got any idea where Laurie is? I've been looking for her all morning.

Oupas

[Alan]

Hi,

The sentence is acceptable. Have you got? often suggests possession as in:

Have you got your passport with you?

Alan
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