Part 42 (2/2)

+Model+.--Wrong, because _have_, alone, a.s.serts possession. _Got_, used in the sense of _obtained_, is correct; as, _I have just got the book_.

Have you got time to help me?

There is many mistakes in my composition.

+Model+.--Wrong, because _is_ should agree with its plural subject _mistakes_. The adverb _there_ is often used to introduce a sentence, that the subject may follow the predicate. This often makes the sentence sound smooth, and gives variety.

There goes my mother and sister.

Here comes the soldiers.

There was many friends to greet him.

It ain't there.

+Model+.--_Ain't_ is a vulgar contraction. Correction--It _is not_ there.

I have made up my mind that it ain't no use.

'Tain't so bad as you think.

Two years' interest were due.

Every one of his acts were criticised.

I, Henry, and you have been chosen.

+Model+.--Wrong, for politeness requires that you should mention the one spoken to, first; the one spoken of, next; and yourself, last.

He invited you and I and Mary.

Me and Jane are going to the fair.

I only want a little piece.

He is a handsome, tall man.

Did you sleep good?

How much trouble one has, don't they?

He inquired for some tinted ladies' note-paper.

You needn't ask me nothing about it, for I haven't got no time to answer.

Him that is diligent will succeed.

He found the place sooner than me.

Who was that? It was me and him.

If I was her, I would say less.

Bring me them tongs.

Us boys have a base-ball club.

Whom did you say that it was?

Who did you speak to just now?

Who did you mean, when you said that?

Where was you when I called?

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