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

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

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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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.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the use of 'gotta' in everyday conversation.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the expression 'kinda' signify in informal language?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can the phrase 'come on' be represented in slang?

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