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RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English

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The Use of Contractions in English Writing

This chapter discusses the use of contractions in English, highlighting their frequency in informal writing and music lyrics, while emphasizing their absence in more formal contexts and official documents. It also explores the concept of double contractions and their prevalence in informal writing compared to formal contexts.

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