What are linguistic reductions?
Q: What are linguistic reductions?
A: Linguistic reductions are lost sounds in words that happen in spoken English, most commonly known as contractions.
Q: What is an example of linguistic reduction?
A: An example of linguistic reduction is "going to" becoming "gonna" in spoken English.
Q: What are the most common reductions in English?
A: The most common reductions in English are contractions, particularly those involving 'not'.
Q: Can linguistic reductions be considered slang or improper?
A: No, linguistic reductions should not be considered slang or improper as they are part of natural English.
Q: What are examples of reductions between a subject and a verb in English?
A: Examples of reductions between a subject and a verb in English include "He is..." becoming "He's..." in spoken English.
Q: Are reductions of a verb and "to" part of natural English?
A: Yes, reductions of a verb and "to" such as "going to" becoming "gonna" and "want to" becoming "wanna" are part of natural English.
Q: Who may be familiar with some of the reductions discussed?
A: Language learners may be familiar with some of the reductions discussed, such as the reduction of a verb and "to" in spoken English.
