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Question
Look at the following expressions from the text. With the help of your teacher rewrite them in standard English. One has been done for you.
| 1. ‘Musta got away – whatt’d he like? | Must got away - what was he like?’ |
| 2. ‘Looky here, Joe | |
| 3. ‘No sign o’ nothing’ | |
| 4. ‘Back t’ the lines ye goodaam | |
| 5. ‘What was the idea of all them cops tarryhootin’ round the house last night. |
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Solution
| 1. | ‘Musta got away-whatt’d he like | Must got away – what was he like |
| 2. | ‘Looky here, Joe | Look here, Joe |
| 3. | ‘No sign o’ nothing’ | No sign of nothing |
| 4. | ‘Back t’ the lines ye goodaam’ | Back to the lines you good men |
| 5. | ‘What was the idee of all them cops tarryhootin’ round the house last night.’ | What was the idea of all the cops working up round the home last night |
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