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Latest post Wed, Dec 6 2006 2:13 PM by pieanne. 1 replies.
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Powerful  +  301232 Wed, 06 Dec 06 01:14 PM
    Often I ask my self if I'm making a 'mistake' when I contract verbs while I'm writing.
    As an example: "I will" -> "I'll"

    Should you contract verbs in writings? Is it right? Or it is a mistake?

    Thanks,
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pieanne  +  301253 Wed, 06 Dec 06 02:13 PM

Hello, Powerful, welcome to the Forums!

It's perfectly OK to use the contractions in speech and in everyday writing, but I wouldn't advise them in more formal letters, or in homework, essays etc... unless your teacher tells you you can use them.
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I'm glad to help, but I'm not a native! And please excuse my typos...
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