American English Grammar
Hi to everyone Can you tell me some specific regional American English grammar patterns? For example, I heard that such double verb forms as "might could", "might should', "must can" and etc belong to the South states. I need this information for my research paper in university. Thank you in advance for your help!
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My folks came from the south, so I was exposed to the southern drawl, speech patterns and lexicon. I remember 'might could' being used. He might could-a done it.
- My folks came from the south, so I was exposed to the southern drawl, speech patterns and lexicon.
- I remember 'might could' being used.
- He might could-a done it.
- Also = a+v-ing (Mom's a-fixing to start supper.
- ) There has been a recent compilation of American regionalisms, and it's online, but requires a subscription.
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My folks came from the south, so I was exposed to the southern drawl, speech patterns and lexicon.
I remember 'might could' being used. He might could-a done it.
Also = a+v-ing (Mom's a-fixing to start supper. He's a-coming.)
There has been a recent compilation of American regionalisms, and it's online, but requires a subscription. I don't know if they have special ac
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