If someone wants to know what time it is, they may ask you
in several ways. One way to ask is, "Do you
have the time?"
Another form of this question is, "What time do you have?" (basic meaning is: what time is it, according to your watch?) You can answer by simply stating the time, "It's 4 o'clock." Or you can say, "I have 4 o'clock," which emphasizes that this is the time according to your watch. Example: Two friends have run over to a bus stop after class. They aren't sure if the bus has already come. A) I hope we didn't miss the bus! It's supposed to come at 2:30. What time do you have? B) I have 25 after two (2:25). It should be coming soon.
If you ask someone, "Do you have time?" (note the difference from above; no definite article "the"), your question will have quite a different meaning. You are now asking if the person has free time. Example 1:
B) I don't have time today, but let's meet tomorrow.
Example 2:
B) Do you have time? A) Yes, I'll walk to the library after work. |
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