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In the most commonly used contractions - the word 'ain't' is the most confusing one. It's not documented with the textbooks, yet commonly heard on TV.
Before we look at ain't , let's review the common contractions.
hasn't, Haven't, hadn't
Aren't, isn't
Don't, Doesn't, Didn't
There is no contraction for am not. It simply reduces to aren't.
" I am the owner. Am I not ? = I am the owner. Aren't I ? "
Ain't is a slang
Ain't is a slang that can be used as a contraction for anything. Elite class doesn't use it as it's a slang. Never use it in good social standing.
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We are often asked about the right pronunciation of the article ‘The’. Is it a matter of personal choice or are there rules to be followed ? This small guide aims at clearing such doubts
The two different pronunciations
There are two different pronunciations of the article 'The'
A) Thah/ Duh
B) Thee /Dee
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Use of 'have had and 'had had' often confuses our students.
A) Have can be used in many ways
First you must remember that 'have' can be used in many ways. Consider
I have told you everything.
By the time you called me, I had already signed the papers.
Have you told your mother ?
In Above Examples 'have' is used to form the Perfect tense.
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