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Use and Misuse / Re: Between " anyway" and " anyways"

« on: February 07, 2013, 10:16:57 PM »

I am also guilty of using it sometimes, going after the trend when even local  DJs and native speakers use it. I remember a speaker in one seminar I attended saying " English is a growing language."
Definitely not in this case, especially for  those learning English as a second language.  I agree that nonstandard usage should be discouraged in formal school.

Thanks again for this enlightenment.

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You Asked Me This Question / Re: Which is correct " am I not/ain't I" or "aren't I"?

« on: February 07, 2013, 09:47:38 PM »

Thank you so much for your very comprehensive response to my query. I've been doing my readings in the forum. I admit that the questions raised  here were those that I also encounter as regard the English grammar. Your explanations are quite helpful and easy to digest.

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You Asked Me This Question / Which is correct: "am I not/ain't I" or "aren't I"?

« on: February 06, 2013, 12:57:25 AM »

Tag-question is being taught since grade school and as far as I can recall, we add the tag-question based on the verb used in the first part.  

e.g. I have given you the result, haven't I ? ( follows the rule positive-negative; negative-positive)

However, I often read in fiction stories this form : "I am a burden to you, aren't I?" Is this accepted in the Western English language? Been trying to find the rule in this case until I chanced upon your very informative forum. Thanks.

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Use and Misuse / Between " anyway" and " anyways"

« on: February 06, 2013, 12:50:10 AM »

I often hear youngsters using " anyways." Is this also acceptable?

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Use and Misuse / Re: English Language

« on: February 06, 2013, 12:42:55 AM »

This is the best place to learn to use the English Language properly. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of it.

I definitely agree. I've read answers to my questions which have been bugging for sometime.

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Use and Misuse / Which is correct " anyway" or anyways" ?

« on: February 06, 2013, 12:40:20 AM »

Nowadays, it's common to hear among youngsters the word "anyways." Is it also grammatically correct?