Extreme contractions, also known as informal contractions, occur when spoken language becomes even more relaxed and conversational, often omitting or altering multiple syllables within a word. These are very colloquial and may not be appropriate in formal writing or speech.
Here are some examples:
1. Wanna: Want to.
- "I wanna go to the movies tonight."
2. Gonna: Going to.
- "She's gonna be there later."
3. Gimme: Give me.
- "Gimme a minute to think about it."
4. Lemme: Let me.
- "Lemme know when you're ready."
5. Dunno: Don't know.
- "I dunno what to do."
6. Kinda: Kind of.
- "It's kinda weird, isn't it?"
7. Sorta: Sort of.
- "I feel sorta tired today."
8. Shoulda: Should have.
- "I shoulda called you yesterday."
9. Coulda: Could have.
- "I coulda sworn I saw her."
10. Woulda: Would have.
- "I woulda helped if I knew."
These extreme contractions are very common in informal spoken English and contribute to the conversational flow. However, they are not suitable for formal writing or professional contexts.
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