My textbook gave 'we was half an hour late' as an example. I was wondering whether it extended to other words such as 'wanna' and 'dunno'
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2007-12-12 20:25:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Wanna is example of whining. Both examples are indicative of poor manners and upbringing and laziness.
2007-12-12 20:35:19 · answer #1 · answered by Sid B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
These 2 words are non-standard grammar. You may express verbally but grammatically, it is not correct.
2007-12-12 20:33:23 · answer #2 · answered by nikki_G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is NO.
wanna is just a single word (not really a word). Grammar is never never never never concerned with one word by itself.
That would be spelling, where you look at words one at a time. Not grammar.
2007-12-12 20:34:02 · answer #3 · answered by Firebird 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hmmm. They're definitely non-standard, but I would consider them non-standard pronunciation rather than grammar. Or in written form, non-standard spelling. Dunno.
Ain't is non-standard grammar.
"I be thinking you be fine" is non-standard grammar.
2007-12-12 20:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these words are non-standard grammar also known as colloquial words.
2007-12-12 21:53:04 · answer #5 · answered by *~Sapphire~* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's an example of non-standard spelling to represent informal pronunciation.
(If anyone tells you they don't say wanna / gonna and dunno, listen carefully when they speak and you will find that almost everyone does.)
2007-12-13 04:42:36 · answer #6 · answered by vilgessuola 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You betcha boots.
2007-12-13 09:42:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. wan·na [wónnə]
want to (nonstandard)
2. dunno
don't know (nonstandard)
Yes. Wanna and dunno are examples of non-standard grammar.
2007-12-12 20:33:32 · answer #8 · answered by Kai Rocker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yo!
2007-12-12 20:56:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋