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Hi.
Our English teacher told us about the exception that we have to say
I am right this time, aren't I (instead of impossible amn't I)
However, I'd like to know which non-contracted form should I use.
I am right this time, am I not? (sounds logical to me) or
I am right this time, are I not? (following from the previous exception).
And by the way, is ain't allowed?
Thanks.
Our English teacher told us about the exception that we have to say
I am right this time, aren't I (instead of impossible amn't I)
However, I'd like to know which non-contracted form should I use.
I am right this time, am I not? (sounds logical to me) or
I am right this time, are I not? (following from the previous exception).
And by the way, is ain't allowed?
Thanks.
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I am right this time, am I not? - is the correct version. If you are writing direct speech and wish to use slang 'ain't' can be used.
- I am right this time, am I not?
- - is the correct version.
- If you are writing direct speech and wish to use slang 'ain't' can be used.
- In formal prose 'ain't' would be innappropriate.
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I am right this time, am I not? - is the correct version.
If you are writing direct speech and wish to use slang 'ain't' can be used. In formal prose 'ain't' would be innappropriate.
If you are writing direct speech and wish to use slang 'ain't' can be used. In formal prose 'ain't' would be innappropriate.
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