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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Contraction of modals vs indentical verbs

I've been wondering, if anyone knows for sure:

I know saying "I've" is fine for contraction I and the modal form of have.

But, it seems to be an error to use the contraction with the non-modal form of the verb as in:

"I've an answer to your question."

I don't think that is correct, American English. I believe it works for Brittish English.

It would be the same as contracting I and will:

Correct: I think I'll have another.

Incorrect: I'll my beliefs into reality.

Agreed? Any thoughts?
  

Top answer

" I don't think that is correct, American English. I believe it works for Brittish English. Agreed.

— RayH

  • " I don't think that is correct, American English.
  • I believe it works for Brittish English.
  • Agreed.
  • Anonymous Correct: I think I'll have another.
  • Agreed.
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Anonymous"I've an answer to your question."
I don't think that is correct, American English. I believe it works for Brittish English.
Agreed.
AnonymousCorrect: I think I'll have another.
Agreed.
AnonymousIncorrect: I'll my beliefs into reality.
Agreed. Very incorrect.
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