1. I'm late, aren't I?

2. I'm late, ain't I?
[Do you pronounce 't' in "aren't"? Can we either pronounce 't' or not?]

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asked by rfvv
yesterday at 10:37pm

Avoid this construction if possible. The first one is acceptable, although incorrect. The second is wrong.

Technically we should say, I'm late, am I not?


posted by Ms. Sue
yesterday at 10:56pm
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Thank you for your help.

3. They are happy, aren't they?
4. They are happy, are they not?
[Can we use #4?]

5. He likes pears, doesn't he?
6. He likes pears, does he not?
[Can we use #6?]

7. He can swim, can't he?
8. He can swim, can he not?
[Can we use #8?]

1 answer

Yes, all pairs can be used.