Runglish
Syntax
Russian English Syntax
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Runglish
Syntax
Russian English Syntax
Contents
1. Multiple negation
2. Tags
Use of Multiple Negation
I knew nothing. → I didn’t know nothing.
I’ve never been there. → I wasn’t never there.
Different Use of
Tags
“Don’t you know what he’s like?” “Yes, I do.” → “Don’t you know what he’s like?” “No, I do.”
“Don’t you like it?” “No, I don’t.” → “Don’t you like it?” “Yes, I don’t.”
Infrequent Use of
Tags
“Do you like our new teacher?” “Yes, I do.” → “Do you like our new teacher?” “Yes.”
“Do you know where they live?” “No, I don’t.” → “Do you know where they live?” “No.”
Runglish
Syntax
Russian English Syntax
runglish1.narod.ru/04.htm