Anonymous  +  898735 Sat, 12 Sep 09 07:45 PM I've been wondering, if anyone knows for sure: I know saying "I've" is fine for contraction I and the modal form of have.  But, it seems to be an error to use the contraction with the non-modal form of the verb as in: "I've an answer to your question." I don't think that is correct, American English. I believe it works for Brittish English.  It would be the same as contracting I and will: Correct: I think I'll have another. Incorrect: I'll my beliefs into reality.  Agreed? Any thoughts? Anonymous American English, Modals, Spelling, Contractions, Countries, United States, United Kingdom, Great Britain, American, Mistakes, Languages

	RayH  +  898760 Sat, 12 Sep 09 08:06 PM Anonymous “ "I've an answer to your question." I don't think that is correct, American English. I believe it works for Brittish English.  ” Agreed. Anonymous “Correct: I think I'll have another.” Agreed. Anonymous “Incorrect: I'll my beliefs into reality. ” Agreed. Very incorrect. RayH Joined on Sat, Mar 22 2008 Contributing Member 1,555 Native speaker of U. S. English. Not a grammar expert. American English, Modals, Spelling, Contractions, Countries, United States, United Kingdom, Great Britain, American, Languages