Catechism for Young Children

An adaptation of the Catechism for Young Children in modern English.

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Question 19


Modern Adaptation

Question: Do you have a soul as well as a body?

Answer: Yes; I have a soul that can never die.


Traditional Formulation

Question: Have you a soul as well as a body?

Answer: Yes; I have a soul that can never die.


Adaptation Commentary

Update “Have you” to “Do you have” for the expanded inversion, in keeping with modern linguistic convention.


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