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Poll: I am, am I?

I am, am I?

You are.
You aren't.

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This Poll:

  • Votes: 777
  • Comments: 5
  • Added: March 2005

Comments:

Leo Girard

You aren't so?

Luis Claudio Leon

Isn't it aren't I?

The first time a teacher taught me this I felt so ignorant..... so I am again...

Jack

I'm with Luis.

Maarten1281@hotmail.com

Just as you can say "He is, isn't he?" Or "He is, is he?", so you can say this both ways.

Weetum

It should be "am I not" but it's acceptable to say "aren't I ? " to avoid sounding Shakespearian ! I would personally not use either of the suggested options.

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