Lesson on AMERICAN SLANG CONTRACTIONS (ain't, gonna, wanna, gotta, hasta, lotta, 'er, 'em)

The video tutorial explores the use of slang contractions in English, emphasizing their informal nature and evolution over time. It categorizes these contractions into groups: auxiliary verbs, main and modal verbs, verbs with object pronouns, and expressions. The tutorial provides examples for each category, highlighting how these contractions are used in everyday speech but not in formal writing.

What is the main reason for the lesson on slang contractions?

• To learn about British English only

• To replace standard English with slang

• To teach formal English writing

• To explore the evolving nature of language

What does 'ain't' replace in American slang?

• Only 'is not'

• Only 'have not'

• Only 'are not'

• Multiple forms like 'am not', 'is not', 'are not'

In American slang, what does 'gonna' mean?

• Going to

• Want to

• Have to

• Need to

What does 'wanna' signify in slang?

• Need to

• Want to

• Going to

• Have to

How is 'let me' often contracted in slang?

• Lemmi

• Lemme

• Let

• Lem

What does 'kinda' mean in slang?

• Kindly

• Kind of

• Kindness

• Kind

In British slang, what does 'cuppa' refer to?

• Cup of milk

• Cup of tea

• Cup of coffee

• Cup of water