Errors around Contractions

English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

Errors around Contractions

Am not ready for this (nonstandard).
I’m not ready for this (standard).

I am not ready for this (standard).

Is not your fault (nonstandard).
It’s not your fault (standard).
It is not your fault (standard).

Have not eaten (nonstandard).
I’ve not eaten (standard).
I have not eaten (standard)

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